Ashish Sehgal, CEO of Times Network and Chief Growth Officer at Times Media and Entertainment, has rejigged the network’s leadership structure as part of a broader overhaul of its news revenue team for FY27, aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening market position.
Sources close to the development have told Marketing Mind that the restructuring has been initiated under Sehgal’s leadership to make the organisation more agile, focused and opportunity-driven, while expanding business across key verticals.
In an internal communication, Sehgal has highlighted that the evolving media landscape, rapid shifts in consumption patterns and increasing pressure on brand effectiveness require teams to move faster and adopt a stronger customer-first mindset. He has added that the restructuring is designed to improve alignment, accountability and collaboration across teams while unlocking new business opportunities.
Under the new structure outlined by Sehgal, three senior leaders will drive revenue strategy across key business segments. Gaurav Dhawan will continue to lead ad sales and also head a newly created strategic vertical, Network Alliance, focused on partnerships, incremental revenue and new business opportunities. Gaurav Dewani will lead innovation-driven revenue initiatives, including BCA Corporate Business, brand solutions, IP expansion and PSU business. Rajesh Madampath will continue to lead and expand the government business across central and state mandates, with a focus on scaling growth and supporting monetisation initiatives.
Sehgal took charge at Times Network following his exit from Zee Entertainment Enterprises in August 2025, where he served as Chief Growth Officer and led the organisation’s advertising revenue function. His appointment has come at a time when the broadcaster has been undergoing a leadership transition.
With over three decades of experience, Sehgal has built his career across television, digital, sports and media sales, including a long stint at Zee Entertainment Enterprises where he oversaw revenue across domestic and international operations, digital platforms and branded content verticals.
