MUMBAI: Big FM has announced the appointment of Ashwin Padmanabhan as its Delhi Station Director. Ashwin, who has been with the company since its inception, was holding charge as cluster director, Andhra Pradesh so far. His shift to Delhi comes in the wake of Manisha Tripathi’s resignation from the post of Delhi station director recently. Tripathi had been looking after the Delhi station since August 2008, prior to which she was station director, Big FM Goa.
Ashwin will now be spearheading the Delhi operations of of the station. Prior to this role, Ashwin who has been with the company since inception; was the Cluster Director – Andhra Pradesh where he was instrumental in taking the stations to an all new height, says the company.
An Engineering degree holder along with Masters in Business Administration from the prestigious BIM in Trichy, Ashwin has worked in diverse business sectors including petrochemical, media and other services. Prior to joining Big FM, Ashwin was with Visage Media Services as founder and Director: Content Development.
Says Big FM Regional Head (North and West) Himanshu Shekhar, Delhi is one of the most challenging market for private FM players in the country but I am confident that Ashwin, with his expertise and knowledge, will take the Station to newer heights by providing an unique and wholesome entertainment for the Delhi-ites….
Adds Ashwin, I am extremely excited with my new role. The team is bright with innovative ideas and completely charged and I am confident that we will continue to offer great entertainment and comprehensive solutions that meets the requirements of both our listeners and clients, while taking the station to newer heights….