Tabassum Modi
Chief Content Officer - Havas Media Network & Head of Havas Play India @ Havas Media Network
About
Senior Business Leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling content-led businesses across media, entertainment, education, and digital platforms. Strong depth in P&L ownership, business unit leadership, IP monetization, and brand partnerships, spanning founder-led ventures, global platforms, and large agency environments.Currently leading national content and IP-led initiatives, with direct accountability for commercial outcomes, pricing structures, and long-term growth. My focus is creating repeatable revenue models that convert content, platforms, and partnerships into sustained business value across OTT, branded content, and institutional products.Career Value Highlights:→ Owned multi-crore P&Ls across agency, platform, and founder-led environments.→ Built and monetised IP across OTT, branded content, experiential, and B2B models.→ Founded, scaled, and exited an entertainment venture through a strategic merger.→ Launched OTT and digital platforms with multi-market licensing across 12+ countries.→ Led CXO-level partnerships with global platforms, Fortune 500 brands, and institutions.→ Shaped pricing, margin, and capital allocation decisions across volatile revenue cycles.I operate at the intersection of strategy, commercial ownership, and execution, bringing clarity to growth priorities, investment decisions, and scale planning. My work centres on building businesses that balance creative ambition with financial discipline and long-term viability.I believe strong content businesses are built on clear ownership, repeatable models, and aligned partnerships. I bring that thinking across platforms, IP-led ventures, and brand solutions ecosystems.
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India
Media Production
Business Unit Leadership, Brand Partnerships, IP Monetization, Licensing & Co-Productions, P&L Management, Strategic Partnerships, Content Strategy, Educational Technology, New Media, Education, Intellectual Property, Content Production, New Launches, Activations, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategy
Experience

Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director
Mumbai
‣ Built and scaled a content and brand solutions business with full P&L ownership ‣ Owned pricing, margins, cash flow, and capital allocation decisions ‣ Produced scripted and unscripted shows across OTT and broadcast platforms ‣ Secured long-term partnerships with global platforms and Fortune 500 brands ‣ Led large cross-functional teams across creative and production ‣ Executed strategic merger and exit following sustained scale Brands - Disney, Nasscom, Viacom, TOI, ITC, Malala Fund, TVF, Zee5, Mirchi, Amazon, Blinkit, Sony, Future Generali, Whitehat jr, Axis Bank, Reliance Energy, etc. Skills: Entrepreneurship, P&L Management, IP Monetization, Partnerships, Leadership, Pricing Strategy, Margin Management, Capital Allocation, Business Scaling, Content Production, OTT Content, Broadcast Media, Strategic Alliances, Team Leadership https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?companies=co0746556

Content Head
‣ Own P&L across content and IP-led initiatives at national scale ‣ Set direction for content and brand solutions across large client portfolios ‣ Create IP-led partnerships delivering repeat, revenue-linked programs ‣ Review performance, growth priorities, and investments with leadership teams ‣ Advise CXOs on brand growth, engagement models, and content outcomes ‣ Integrate AI-enabled planning into content strategy and execution Skills: P&L Management, Business Unit Leadership, Brand Partnerships, Content Strategy, IP Monetization, Revenue Growth, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, CXO Engagement, Pricing Strategy, Portfolio Management, AI Strategy, Digital Content, Commercial Strategy

Consultant
‣ Advised senior leaders on content-led growth and platform strategy decisions ‣ Partnered with brands and institutions on IP, strategy, and monetisation models ‣ Designed award-winning campus and youth engagement programs at scale Skills: Strategic Planning, Brand Strategy, IP Monetization, Business Advisory, Partnerships, Go-To-Market Strategy, Revenue Models, Platform Strategy, Growth Strategy, Institutional Partnerships, Content-Led Growth, Commercial Structuring

Head Of Content
‣ Led content strategy and operations within the senior leadership team ‣ Launched DIY TV, a global kids OTT platform with original programming ‣ Negotiated international licensing across rights, territories, and revenue terms ‣ Worked with product and tech teams on platform roadmap priorities ‣ Applied audience insights to acquisition, engagement, and retention Skills: OTT Platforms, Content Strategy, Licensing, Digital Media, Platform Launch, Content Acquisition, International Licensing, Product Strategy, Audience Insights, Cross-Functional Leadership, Media Operations, Subscription Platforms

Executive Director & Business Head
Mumbai Area, India
‣ Created School Cinema, an institutional edutainment platform at national scale ‣ Designed recurring B2B monetization frameworks for predictable revenue ‣ Led product, sales, marketing, and partnerships across the business lifecycle ‣ Expanded operations into new markets through cross-functional coordination Skills: Business Development, Product Strategy, Monetization Strategy, Leadership, Institutional Sales, B2B Revenue, Education Media, Market Expansion, Partnerships, Program Management, Content Distribution, Business Operations

Founder Director
Mumbai Area, India
‣ Founded and scaled a youth experiential marketing venture ‣ Built flagship youth IPs for leading consumer brands ‣ Led the business through scale and strategic merger Skills: Entrepreneurship, Brand Partnerships, Experiential Marketing, IP Development, Youth Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Campaign Strategy, Client Relationships, Business Growth, Market Expansion, Strategic Planning
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