Annurag Batra, the esteemed Founder of exchange4media and Chairman of BW Businessworld, has been honoured by being elected as a Member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
This prestigious academy is composed of over 900 distinguished members from more than 60 countries, representing the leading television and media companies worldwide.
Batra is a highly respected figure in the media and television industry. He established exchange4media, creating a transformative platform for media and television, significantly impacting the digital media landscape.
In addition to his founding role at exchange4media, Batra serves as the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of BW Businessworld Media Group. Since acquiring BW Businessworld in late 2013, he has transformed it into a modern media conglomerate, illustrating his visionary leadership and business acumen.
Batra's contributions extend beyond media ventures. He served on the Board of Governors at the Management Development Institute in Gurgaon, his alma mater, becoming the first graduate of MDI's flagship program to hold such a position from January 2020 to June 2023.
With over 24 years of experience, Batra has engaged with leading media owners, editors, journalists, and news media professionals, building several media brands and orchestrating large-scale events under exchange4media. Recognized as an authority in media and television, he has written extensively on these subjects and is set to release his book, "Media Moguls of India," in 2025.
Batra is expanding his initiatives to the UAE and the MENA region and investing in numerous media tech startups that are shaping the Indian digital media landscape.
His election to the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a testament to his significant influence and contributions to the media industry, marking another milestone in his illustrious career.
