BBC Worldwide appoints PV Shyam as distribution head, South Asia

BBC Worldwide Channels has announced the appointment of PV Shyam as distribution head for the South Asia. In his new role, Shyam will be reporting to Nachiket Pantvaidya, who is the general manager, BBC Worldwide Channels. Shyam will be the strategic driver for the distribution of BBC Worldwide Channels and BBC World News for South Asia. In addition to planning and strategising the distribution deals, he will also oversee the operational functions of the business.