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CABSAT Ambassadors
Ashish
Kulkarni
Chairman
AVGC-XR Forum – FICCI
India
Ashish S K is a pioneering figure in India’s AVGC-XR industry, instrumental in shaping its global footprint through original IP creation, policy development, and skill-building initiatives. He has led major animation projects, including Little Krishna and Shaktimaan, and played a key role in launching national campaigns like Skill India and Jan Dhan Yojana. As founder of Punnaryug and Screenyug, he’s developing the Green Butterfly Art Village to promote holistic creative education. His contributions span policy-making, education, and social impact, earning him numerous national and international accolades. Through his relentless efforts, Ashish S K has elevated creative arts to mainstream recognition in India.
Heba
Korayem
Founder
CoProduction Salon
Heba Korayem is the founder of the MENA CoProduction Salon and a media partnerships specialist for the Arabic-speaking MENA region. A McGill graduate in Finance, she has secured over 150 TV content deals with major state and commercial broadcasters. She co-founded MENA's first online content marketplace in 2017 and has been a key figure in tracking Arabic content trends. Heba launched the first Arabic Pavilion at MIPCOM in 2018 and has since facilitated over $15M in partnerships. By 2024, she represented 30 leading MENA media entities globally and continues to advise major government and industry events.
Manoj
Abraham Mathew
Director - Studios & Events
Dubai Studios, Dubai Media
UAE
Manoj Abraham Mathew is the Director of Studios at Dubai Studios, leading content investments and strategic partnerships for Dubai Media. With over 25 years of experience across OTT, DTH, and cable, he specializes in content creation, distribution, marketing, and revenue strategies. Formerly EVP at Zee Network, he launched key Arabic channels and oversaw major territories including the Americas and MENAPT. Manoj has served on multiple industry boards and was named “Broadcast Executive of the Year” in 2021. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, he blends creativity, tech, and strategy to drive impactful media ventures.
Sanjay
Raina
Ambassador
Media and Entertainment
Sanjay Raina is a seasoned media executive with leadership roles across India, Southeast Asia, MENA, and Pakistan. He served as General Manager of FOX Networks Group from 2013, overseeing brand growth, P&L, and operations in MENA & Pakistan. With over two decades of experience, he’s worked with Philips, Hindustan Times, Times Now, Astro Malaysia, and Ten Sports. Sanjay has received multiple industry awards and also consults for media startups. He holds an MBA in Marketing and a Bachelor's in Electronics from the University of Pune.
Vijaya
Cherian
Managing Partner and Editorial Director
CPI Pro Media
Vijaya Cherian is Managing Partner and Editorial Director at CPI Pro Media, publisher of BroadcastPro Middle East, SatellitePro Middle East and its related brands. Based in Dubai, she has covered the MENA broadcast and satellite markets from a technical and commercial point of view for the last twenty years. She also produces well-attended conferences in the region for these sectors.
