Ashit Kukian

Background

About Ashit Kukian

I’m a multi-dimensional media professional and Chief Executive Officer with over 32 years of experience across the full media spectrum of Print, Radio, Television, Digital, Out-of-Home, Events, and Content Creation & Distribution. My career has been shaped by two incredible journeys with India’s most respected media brands: 15 years at The Times Group across Dailies, Magazines, Television & Events 17+ years at Radio City across Radio, Digital, OOH, Events & Branded Content I’ve led organisations through significant digital transformation, revenue growth, and content innovation, while maintaining a strong focus on leadership development and culture-building. Under my stewardship, my company has achieved: Top 10 Great Places to Work – Mid-Sized Companies (India) Top 10 Best Workplaces for Millennials Top 25 Great Places to Work in Asia – Mid-Sized Companies #1 Ranked Media Company in GPTW Rankings Beyond the corporate arena, I actively contribute to the media and advertising ecosystem: Management Committee Member – The Advertising Club of India Former Board Member – All India Radio Operators of India (AROI) Visiting Faculty – MICA, teaching Media Studies to future media leaders Member of the Advisory Board of D Y PATIL School Of Creative Studies Before transitioning to media, I began my career with top-tier consumer brands gaining foundational experience in sales, marketing, and brand launches: • Johnson & Johnson – Hospital Division • Berger Paints India – Institutional Division • Launch Team – Laboratoires Garnier Paris (India) Key Focus Areas: • Media Strategy & Business Growth • Digital Transformation & Revenue Expansion • Content Innovation & Brand Engagement • CXO-Level Stakeholder & Board Collaboration • People Management & Culture Building • Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution I believe in leading with purpose, building with passion, and delivering with integrity. Let’s connect if you’re building something meaningful in the media, brand, or transformation space.