The shareholders of Zee Entertainment Enterprises (‘Z’) have approved the appointments of Divya Karani as an independent director and Saurav Adhikari as a non-executive director to the company's board, with an overwhelming majority. 

The approval was secured through a remote e-voting postal ballot process, which concluded on 8 July.

The result reflects shareholders’ confidence in the Company’s vision and its strategic focus on value creation and long-term growth. In line with these ambitions, Zee’s Board continues to bolster its governance framework and enhance leadership oversight by inducting professionals from varied domains.

Karani, with her extensive background in advertising and media, brings a wealth of experience that will be pivotal in advancing the Company’s revenue strategies, particularly in the advertising domain. She previously served as the CEO, Dentsu Media, South Asia, and currently chairs Kulfi Collective, a media network at the intersection of content, commerce, and culture.

Adhikari joins the board with over three decades of experience spanning technology, FMCG, and consumer durables. His insights into operations, investment, and tech-driven growth are expected to provide valuable strategic inputs. He is the founder and senior partner, Indus Tech Edge Fund and advises multiple ventures across AI, fintech, healthcare, and logistics.

With this strategic strengthening of its board, Zee aims to navigate the evolving media landscape with renewed vigour, ensuring robust governance and future-ready execution across its operations.

R. Gopalan, chairman, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, said, “We are grateful to the shareholders for recognising the value that Karani and Adhikari will bring to the board. Their sharp business acumen, coupled with their creative expertise from respective sectors, will only strengthen the board’s directional guidance to the management team as the Company progresses towards the targeted aspirations. We remain committed towards fortifying the Company and maximising shareholder value, through all our decisions.”