Yousaf Baig joins Express Group as CEO

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 4 November 2013

Yousaf Baig Mirza has been appointed as the new CEO of Express Media Group. He will lead the group's diverse media operations including television and print.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Yousaf Baig Mirza, a former Managing Director of Pakistan Television (PTV) has joined the Express Media Group as its Chief Executive Officer.

The Express Tribune reported Monday that Mirza will head the group’s electronic and print entities.

The group runs three television channels – Express News, Express Entertainment and Times while on the print side its publications are Daily Express, The Express Tribune and Sindh Express.

Mirza has extensive experience of media management in Pakistan, having headed various private and state owned media groups in the last 15 years.

Key Points

Yousaf Baig Mirza joins Express Media Group as CEO.
Formerly Managing Director of Pakistan Television (PTV).
Will oversee both electronic and print media segments.
Express Media Group operates several TV channels and publications.
Mirza has 15 years of experience in media management.

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