Zubin Driver bids adieu to Network18

Zubin Driver, chief executive officer, Cell18 and group creative director, Network18, has put in his papers.

Confirming his move, Driver said, “The last 11 years at Network18 have been immensely satisfying and I felt it is best for me to begin a new chapter in my professional life when I am at the top of my game. I would like to wish the best to all my colleagues at Network18.”

He will be setting up his own theatre company, besides a production house for creative content catering to all platforms including TV and films.

Driver had setup Cell18 in 2010. Being the creative director of Network18 for the last 11 years, he has been involved in setting up and running the creative teams for five of Network18's news channels and History18.

He began his career with Everest Branding Solutions as a copy trainee and later joined O&M as a copywriter. He has also worked with agencies like Madison DMB&B, Lowe-Lintas & Partners and TBWA prior to joining Network18. He has around 22 years of experience in advertising, theatre and film.