Draft:Sudipto Chowdhuri
Sudipto Chowdhuri is a senior media and revenue leader with approximately 35 years of experience in advertising sales, business growth, strategic planning, and team leadership. He currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer of India TV Group, overseeing revenue across India and international markets.
Early Life
In his younger days, Sudipto Chowdhuri was a professional martial artist, winning West Bengal state-level gold medals in Tae Kwon Do in 1989 and 1990. He also played football for first and second division clubs in Kolkata between 1985 and 1990. His combination of expertise in sports and later professional life reflects an ability to bring together athletic discipline with his career pursuits.
Career
Sudipto Chowdhuri began his career with Tata Yellow Pages in 1992, and subsequently held leadership roles at India Today, Zee Network, INX Media Network, Star News, and TV9 Group.
He joined India TV in January 2013 as Senior Vice President – Sales, was promoted to Executive President – Sales in 2015, and was later elevated to Chief Revenue Officer in recognition of his performance, having grown India TV's business by three to four times. As Chief Revenue Officer, his responsibilities include overseeing revenue across Linear Television, Connected TV (CTV), YouTube, websites, and digital sales, along with strategic initiatives such as content acquisition, brand management, and advertiser partnerships.
His core professional strengths include revenue transformation and business growth, television and digital monetisation, sales strategy and market mapping, consumer psychology and behaviour, people and team leadership, and client relationships and brand partnerships.