Former I&B joint secretary Rakesh Mohan joins Dish TV India board

Rakesh Mohan, former joint secretary in the ministry of information and broadcasting, was appointed non-executive independent director of Dish TV India on Friday.

Mohan’s appointment was cleared by the ministry of information and broadcasting and the board’s nomination and remuneration committee.

The company is witnessing a battle of management control between the bank and the company’s founder — the Goel family.

As of now, YES Bank owns 24.7 per cent stake in Dish TV while the former promoters own 5.9 per cent stake. Mohan’s appointment is subject to approval of the company’s shareholders.