MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) MD & CEO Punit Goenka has been awarded with the Young CEO award by CEO India Magazine.

The award was presented to him by Tata Sons Group executive council member Dr N.S. Rajan.

The Young CEO award recognises an extraordinary individual who has shown strategic foresight and leadership to deliver superior performance, effectively managed all key stakeholders and prepared the organisation for the next phase of growth.

On receiving the award, Goenka said, “It is a great honour to receive this award and I would like to dedicate it to my team at Zee since the award focuses on both company success as well as personal achievements. I would also like to thank our chairman for his pioneering vision and continued guidance, which has been instrumental in helping us achieve our current leadership position.”

The CEO Awards recognise exceptional and extraordinary individuals - both existing and aspiring CEOs. Some of the key leadership attributes that were embedded in the application, shortlisting and evaluation process included strategic and visionary, performance oriented, globally competitive, innovative, socially responsible, committed to skill and people development, focused on system and controls and aptitude to create and manage change.