Music Broadcast, the operator of Radio City, has appointed Abraham (Abe) Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 1, 2025, following the resignation of Ashit Kukian.
In a regulatory filing, the company stated that Kukian resigned, effective from the closure of business hours of August 20, 2025, to take up some better opportunities outside the organisation. Consequent to his resignation, he shall cease to be a Member of the Risk Management Committee.
Notably, in 2018, Kukian succeeded Abe Thomas at Radio City.
Additionally, Rajiv Shah has been onboarded as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with effect from August 20, 2025. Prior to joining Radio City, he was working with MNC’s like Al Turki Cement Products and Perrigo. Shah also worked as the Chief Manager in ICIC Bank. He has 25 years of financial experience in diverse finance and accounting leadership roles.
Thomas has over three decades of leadership experience across broadcasting, print, and digital media in India, China, and South Asia. He has served as CEO of Reliance Broadcast Network. (BIG FM) and Music Broadcast. (Radio City), where he successfully steered business transformation, delivered sustainable growth, and strengthened market position.
He co-founded One Network Entertainment, a digital video venture, and has earlier held senior roles at RED FM, MTV Asia, Sony Entertainment Television, and Indian Express.
