Hathway Cable Appoints Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as New CEO

Hathway Cable and Datacom has announced the appointment of media‑industry veteran Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a key leadership transition for one of India’s leading cable and broadband operators. Kapoor succeeds Tavinderjit Singh Panesar, whose retirement follows a long stint at the company, including his most recent role as CEO from 2023.

Kapoor brings more than three decades of experience in media and entertainment, with a strong focus on distribution and partnerships. He spent close to 17 years at the Walt Disney Company’s Star India business now part of JioStar where he served as Head of Distribution and International, shaping how content reached broadcasters and operators across markets. Before that, he held leadership roles at Sony Pictures Networks India, Discovery Communications, and Zee Entertainment, giving him a wide view of the evolving TV and digital‑content ecosystem.

For Hathway, this appointment signals an intent to align closely with the way audiences consume content today. As OTT platforms and high‑speed internet services reshape viewing habits, the company is under pressure to pivot from traditional cable to a more integrated cable‑plus‑broadband and digital‑experience model. Kapoor’s background in distribution and affiliate partnerships positions him well to recalibrate Hathway’s offerings, channel strategy, and value‑added services for subscribers.

Hathway has reported steady but modest growth, with consolidated revenue of around ₹2,040 crore in FY25, supported by roughly 4.7 million cable TV subscribers and about 1.02 million broadband customers. In this context, the new CEO is expected to focus on improving customer retention, upgrading infrastructure, and exploring hybrid models that blend cable reliability with digital conveniences such as streaming‑friendly broadband plans.

For the industry, Kapoor’s move from a major content‑distribution player to a leading cable operator highlights how closely intertwined content and connectivity have become. His arrival at Hathway may also indicate a stronger push for bundled packages, strategic tie‑ups with broadcasters and streaming players, and a sharper focus on data‑driven customer engagement.