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Madhu Soman

Noida,UP

Summary

Results-driven news media executive with 26+ years of experience leading global broadcast and digital platforms. Successfully transitioned from storytelling to driving sales. Skilled in strategic planning, business transformation, and revenue growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Business Officer

Zee Business & WION
Noida, India, UP
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Revenue Growth: Led Zee Business led to break-even for the first time since its launch in 2005.
  • Operational Excellence: Drafted established names for WION, reduced attrition to under 5%, and added new programming and revenue pillars.
  • Drove content and commercial strategies, achieving break-even for Zee Business.
  • Enhanced WION's brand and reduced attrition by launching key initiatives.

Head of Broadcast Sales

Bloomberg LP
Hong Kong, HK, Hong Kong
12.2014 - 07.2022
  • Market Expansion: Grew Bloomberg's Asia-Pacific news syndication business by securing key partnerships and adding clients in countries like Singapore, Thailand, and Cambodia.
  • Expanded Bloomberg's reach across Asia-Pacific through strategic partnerships and increased sales.

Managing Editor, Video Services

Reuters
London, United Kingdom
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Managed Reuters Video Services, launched programs like Asia Business Report and Digital Life.

Editor, Consumer Media - India

Reuters News Service
Mumbai, India
08.2009 - 07.2012
  • Drove Reuters' market position through leading content strategy and securing custom content deals.

News Editor, Reuters for TIMES NOW

Reuters News Service
Mumbai, India
09.2006 - 02.2008
  • Managed editing responsibilities for 'Reuters World Report' and all global news segments.

Editor, India Online

Reuters News Service
Mumbai, India
09.2006 - 02.2008
  • Implemented effective coverage strategies for Times Now.
  • Led and managed online operations, overseeing news content for major Indian websites.

Associate Content Editor

Spectranet Pvt Ltd
Delhi, India
08.1999 - 09.2000
  • Headed news content for wahindia.com and contributed to the launch of India's first internet radio channel.

Senior Producer/News Correspondent

Anixter
Delhi, India
07.1998 - 09.1999
  • Managed the production and reporting of noteworthy happenings, including the Indo-Pak conflict and cricket tours.

Education

PGDIB - International Business

Symbiosis
Pune, India

PGD - Radio and Television Journalism

Indian Institute of Mass Communication
New Delhi, India

Course Completed - Law

Kerala Law Academy
Kerala, India

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Mar Ivanios College, Kerala University
Kerala India

Skills

  • Journalism Strategic Planning Business Development Financial Management Market Expansion Team Leadership Change Management

Accomplishments

  • CNN Award for reporting excellence, IIMC (1998)

Timeline

Chief Business Officer

Zee Business & WION
08.2022 - 03.2024

Head of Broadcast Sales

Bloomberg LP
12.2014 - 07.2022

Managing Editor, Video Services

Reuters
08.2012 - 10.2014

Editor, Consumer Media - India

Reuters News Service
08.2009 - 07.2012

News Editor, Reuters for TIMES NOW

Reuters News Service
09.2006 - 02.2008

Editor, India Online

Reuters News Service
09.2006 - 02.2008

Associate Content Editor

Spectranet Pvt Ltd
08.1999 - 09.2000

Senior Producer/News Correspondent

Anixter
07.1998 - 09.1999

PGDIB - International Business

Symbiosis

PGD - Radio and Television Journalism

Indian Institute of Mass Communication

Course Completed - Law

Kerala Law Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Mar Ivanios College, Kerala University

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