MUMBAI: Taj TV India GM Rukin Kizilbash has put in his papers at the company.

Part of the launch team of Ten Sports in India since April 2002, Kizilbash joined as national head of ad sales and was instrumental in raking in advertising revenues for the India Tours of Pakistan (2004 and 2006).

He was elevated to GM India operations in May 2007, and took over the responsibilities for distribution, marketing and finance, along with ad sales.

Taj TV Ltd COO Peter Hutton said, “He (Kizilbash) has not only guided us to some remarkable successes in terms of the revenue raised over the years, but has also used his 15 years of experience in the industry to develop and guide those around him. One of the core team that helped launch the channel, it is understandable that after eight years he is looking for fresh challenges.”

Kizilbash‘s next move is not clear yet but sources say he will stay within the sports media space.