Barun Das
Barun Das | |
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Das delivering the welcome address for PM Narendra Modi during WITT 2024 (26 February 2024) | |
| Born | 15 November 1969 |
| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta |
| Occupation(s) | MD & CEO, TV9 Network |
| Spouse | Sandipa Bhattacharya (m. 1994) |
| Children | 1 |
Barun Das (born 15 November 1969) is an Indian businessman and media personality, and the MD & CEO of TV9 Network (largest news network in India in terms of viewership numbers). He is an alumnus of IIT Madras, IIM Calcutta and London School of Economics. He has over 25 years of experience in the Media sector, both in India and abroad – in top managerial positions. Das was a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and was a juror for the finals of the International Emmys. A strategist from an early age, Das was selected for Junior National Bridge team.
Das was conferred with Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy by Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies in April 2023.