Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the appointment of Nilesh Zaveri as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Zaveri brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role, particularly from his time as Managing Director – APAC at VICE Media, where he served for over six years. Additionally, he held the positions of COO and CFO for the APAC region at VICE Media, where he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s operations and financial success.
Zaveri’s career spans several prestigious media and entertainment organizations. He has held senior leadership positions at Discovery Inc., ESPN STAR Sports, and 21st Century Fox, bringing deep insights into the media landscape. Notably, his tenure at Star TV Network between 2003 and 2009 saw him in key operational and financial roles, further cementing his expertise in the industry.
In his new role at Warner Bros. Discovery, Zaveri will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and financial strategies across the APAC region. His extensive background and deep understanding of the media and entertainment sector are expected to be instrumental in driving Warner Bros. Discovery’s growth and success in one of the most dynamic markets in the world.