MUMBAI: ABP News Network has appointed Zulfia Waris as the business head of ABP News Network Content Studio. Waris will be responsible for the organisation’s new subsidiary, ANN Content Studio, to produce path-breaking content for all platforms.

ABP News Network chief executive officer Avinash Pandey says, “We are pleased to infuse Zulfia’s expertise and vision into ABP News Network’s Content Studio, especially since it is in a period of rapid digital growth. I can say with confidence that her approach and values align with our culture, and her knowledge and creativity will add to the organisation’s success, over the next few years.”

Waris comes with an immense experience of over 20 years. She was the vice-president - product head, premium head & digital networks at Discovery India. She has also worked with several companies, including TV18 India Ltd, MTV India, Channel V India, Star TV Network and Zee Entertainment Ltd.

Since 2007, Waris has held numerous leadership roles in the media and entertainment industry. She was at the helm of content & creative strategy, marketing, on-air promotions, production, acquisition, programming, budgets, social media innovations, content partnerships, and community building.  

Waris is an English Literature graduate from Sophia College, Mumbai followed by a post-graduate diploma in social communications & media from Sophia Polytechnic Mumbai in 1999.