MUMBAI: The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF), the apex lobby for digital cable operators in India, has named a new leadership team — with GTPL Hathway boss Anirudhsinh Jadeja stepping in as president, replacing outgoing DEN Networks chief executive S.N. Sharma.

Joining Jadeja at the top are Sankaranarayana, vice chairman of Asianet Satellite Communications, as vice president, and Sanjay Goyal, group CFO at Fastway Transmissions, as treasurer.

The outgoing Sharma said it was a “privilege” to lead the federation during a transformative phase. “I’m proud of the strides we’ve made in voicing the sector’s concerns with clarity and conviction,” he noted, while wishing the new team “continued success.”

AIDCF secretary general Manoj Chhangani echoed the sentiment, calling Jadeja and his colleagues a “dynamic and experienced team” poised to strengthen the Federation’s role as the industry’s collective voice.

A first-generation entrepreneur, Jadeja has over three decades of experience and is credited with building India’s largest multi-system operator. Sankaranarayana, an IIT-IIM alumnus, has steered Asianet since 2006, bringing a blend of engineering prowess and business strategy to the table. Goyal, meanwhile, has worn multiple hats across Jio, Siti Networks and Vishal Retail, and is known for his sharp financial acumen and transformation playbook.

With this new lineup, AIDCF appears ready to recalibrate its priorities and reassert its relevance in an increasingly streaming-dominated media landscape.