Manoj brings incredible experience, leadership and an enviable track record of building and
growing creative businesses and diverse teams in the media and animation industry all over
the world. He is responsible for developing Powerkids’ overall strategy, executing the plan,
managing the team, liaising with partners and other stakeholders and delivering attractive
financial results.
Manoj has more than 27 years of expertise in kids' entertainment spanning the entire value
chain including the development, commissioning, creation, acquisition and monetization of IP
both via broadcast and OTT channels. In addition, he brings a wealth of domain expertise in
value creation and maximisation through licensing & merchandising, rights management and
building global partnerships with other content owners.
He has been instrumental in building and growing a number of successful businesses in
various organizations with a long track record in leading multicultural teams both through
organic growth and via mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He is a very hands-on
leader given his deep understanding of all operational aspects of the animation industry and
his deep knowledge of broadcast, digital and home-video markets across the globe.
Previously, Manoj has worked as the Chief Operating Officer of DQE group. He also has
experience as the Head of IP Development/Commissioning, Co-Production and Content
Acquisition at Al Jazeera children’s channel which covered 22 nations in the Middle East.
His expertise in the gaming sector is via previous roles as Head of the Gaming division in
Wipro Technologies and Business Head at Pentamedia Graphics. Manoj has long-standing and
deep personal relationships across the world with some of the biggest names in the media and
animation space. Manoj holds a Bachelor`s degree from Calcutta University, a Masters in
Human Resource Management from IISWBM and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing & PR from BVB
India.
