Sumantra Sumo Dutta
| Sumantra Sumo Dutta | |
|---|---|
 CEO of Beximco Communications Limited | |
| Born | 11 November 1964 Patna, Bihar, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta (B. Com); IHMCTAN, Kolkata |
| 💼 Occupation | Media Executive |
| 📆 Years active | 1987 - Present |
| Known for | CEO of Beximco Communications Limited
CEO of Econet Vision Limited Country Head – Middle East, Pakistan, Africa & International Distribution (STAR India) CEO of Radio City (STAR India) Managing Director of News Outdoor India Exec. Vice President of STAR India |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Elina Dutta |
| 👶 Children | Jahnavi Dutta |
Sumantra Dutta (Born 1964, Patna, India), also known as “Sumo”[1] is an active Global Media Executive and business professional. His professional career spans 30 years with Nestle India Ltd, Times of India, Mudra, Star India (across businesses), STAR Middle East and Econet Vision Ltd.[2] He is regarded to have a noteworthy contribution in the success of Star TV in India as per industry experts. [3] During his tenure in the Middle East, as Country Head – Middle East, Pakistan, Africa & International Distribution of STAR India, he was named among the Top 10 Movers and Shakers of the Broadcast Industry by ArabianIndustry.Com ranking 6th on the list.[4]
Media Career[edit]
Sumo started his career in STAR India in sales department.[5][4] He was part of the project of launching National Geographic Channel in India in 1999.[6]
According to indian media industry experts, he is credited with the launch of the all new STAR Plus in July 2000 in India.[4][6][7] As Executive Vice President (Sales & Marketing) of STAR in 2000, he launched Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC – the Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire) for STAR Plus.[8][9]
In May 2001, Sumantra moved to set up STAR's FM radio business as Chief Operating Officer of Radio City [10][11][12] [13] & launched India's first private FM radio network – “Radio City” in Bengaluru on 3 July 2001,[14] which was later accorded the status of a “Superbrand” by Superbrands Asia [15] In July 2003 he became Chief Executive Officer, Radio City.[14]
In 2006, he started News Outdoor Group (a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation) as their Managing Director.[6][16][17]
In 2008, he moved back to the TV side of the business to establish & drive STAR's International Distribution footprint. According to industry critics, he was instrumental in growing STAR's distribution footprint exponentially across International markets – USA, UK, Africa, Middle East and Asia as Country Head – Middle East, Africa & Pakistan based in Dubai.[18] [5][19]
In 2015, he moved to Econet Vision as Chief Executive Officer to work with Strive Masiyiwa to launch Africa's first Sub Saharan Africa DTH platform, Kwese TV. [14][20]
References[edit]
- ↑ “Shine like a Star: Sumo is one of the core team that started Star TV in India in 1993”, “Digitalstudiome.com”, February 2014.
- ↑ “Sumantra Dutta quits Star”, “Middle East Campaign”, 2014.
- ↑ “Sumantra Dutta quits Star”, “Campaign India”, December 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 “Top 10 movers and shakers of the broadcast industry in the region”, “Arabianindustry.com”
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 “Sumantra Dutta Sumo Moves on from Star”, “INDIANTelevision”, December 2014.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 “Sumantra Dutta heading for INX Media assignment”, “The Economic Times”, 2007.
- ↑ “Dutta heads Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan for Star”, “The Hollywood Reporter”, October 2013.
- ↑ “Kaun Banega Crorepati mesmerizes people as STAR TV bets Rs 75 crore on Amitabh Bachchan”, “The India Today’, November 1999.
- ↑ “Star Takes the Cake & Cream along with 8 awards”, “IndianTelevision.com”, 2001.
- ↑ “License fees queer pitch for FM”, “The Hindu Business Line”, March 2003.
- ↑ “Radio Mid day feels the pinch”, “The Hindu Business Line”, June 2003.
- ↑ “Sumantra Dutta, COO, Radio City”, “Exchange4media.com”, January 2003.
- ↑ “Sumantra Dutta, COO, Radio City”, “Exchange4media.com”, January 2003.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 “Radio City acquisition revives memories and stirs up emotions”, ‘’RMBiz”, June 2015.
- ↑ “Star Super brands”, “Super Brands India”, 2005.
- ↑ “Same game, more attitudes”, “Business Standards”, June 2013.
- ↑ “In advertising, the action is outside”, “Livemint”, February 2007.
- ↑ “Arabian Industry: Star TV continuing to evolve and grow in the Middle East”, “Arabianindustry.com”
- ↑ “Sumantra Dutta Quits Star”, “Pressreader”, January 2015.
- ↑ “Econet Media Limited: Business Plan November 2016”, “Econet Media Vision”, November 2016.
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