NEP Group appointed Keshav Kaul as its new business head for its NEP India operations, with a remit to drive further growth in the region.

Kaul brings nearly 20 years of media and leadership experience to NEP. Most recently, he served as business head at Fremantle India Television Productions, where he led strategy, business development, physical production, legal and business affairs for the company.

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Keshav Kaul, NEP

For example, he oversaw the licensing and production of several of the company’s shows in India, including headlining shows such as Indian Idol, India’s Got Talent and You V YouTube.

Kaul also drove the licensing of international formats in the neighbouring South Asian markets of Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Pakistan.

Kaul said: “India is a fast-growing media and entertainment market and presents a great opportunity for the company’s future growth in the region. NEP is a leader in the industry, and I hope to contribute to its continued growth and success by leveraging my experience of leading world class entertainment productions.”