Manav Dhanda

Co-Founder & CEO @ D'Moksha Homes

About

Co-founder of D'Moksha, on a mission to revolutionize the home decor industry worldwide with sustainability at its core.A bold entrant into textiles, e-commerce, and D2C branding, challenging norms and reshaping an industry dominated by manufacturing prowess in India but lacking global consumer recognition.Partnered with my spouse and co-founder Nimisha, we're dedicated to building a brand inspired by and named on our son Moksh, pouring our hearts and souls into every aspect. Our journey is marked by calculated risks, unwavering dedication, and a vision for a brighter, greener future.With over 25 years in the Media Business, I previously served as CEO of the SAB Group, overseeing diverse ventures spanning television, film, digital content, and publications.Beginning my career as a creative force in Indian Media & Entertainment, I seamlessly transitioned into strategic leadership roles, leveraging my creative background to tackle complex business challenges with innovative solutions.Adept at marrying creativity with data-driven insights, I thrive in dynamic environments, driving growth, and fostering innovation. My experience encompasses business management, marketing, consumer insights, data analytics, and hands-on execution.A passion for adventure sports sparked my early career in the Tourism industry, connecting me deeply with nature until geopolitical circumstances necessitated a shift. Today, I pursue these passions as hobbies, intertwining them with the ethos of D'Moksha.

Country

India

City

Mumbai

Industry

Retail

Skill

Broadcast, Television, Entertainment, Media Planning, Audio Engineering, Marketing, Business Planning, Public Relations, Advertising, Radio Broadcasting, Budgets, Radio Advertising, New Media, Video Production, Channel, Campaigns, Research, Marketing Strategy, Video, Radio

Experience

Co-Founder & CEO

D'Moksha Homes

2020-4 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Independent Director | Board Member | Chair, Audit Committee

Core Integra Consulting Services Ltd - A Great Place To Work

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Member CII Committee Media & Entertainment

Confederation of Indian Industry

2018-10 - 2023-10 · 5 yrs 1 mo

India

Group CEO

Sri Adhikari Brothers Network

2014-4 - 2021-9 · 7 yrs 6 mos

Mumbai

Driving Transformation and Expansion: Spearheading Growth Across Diverse Industries at SAB Group At SAB Group, I led a dynamic conglomerate encompassing diverse enterprises in Television Broadcast, Movie Production & Distribution, Digital Content, Publications, and more. Under my leadership, I was entrusted with charting the course for our collective growth and fostering new avenues for business development. Within my tenure, I orchestrated a remarkable turnaround of our core business, propelling it from a loss-making entity to achieving over 35% EBITDA growth within the initial two years. This transformation laid the foundation for an extraordinary surge, witnessing a fivefold increase within merely three years. Furthermore, I championed the successful launch and management of profitable ventures in Movie Production, Digital Platforms, and Content Creation, further cementing our position as a trailblazer in the industry.

Consultant

Reliance Broadcast and Beyond Dreams

2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

Mumbai Area, India

Television Production & FM Radio • Grew the bouquet of TV shows from 1 to 4 shows with > 400% bottom line growth. • Created Disney Star India Channel V’s highest ever rated show -Sadda Haq • Redesigned FM radio’s network strategy to turn around struggling business and attain leadership in top revenue markets of Mumbai & Delhi.

Entrepreneurship

Inspired Ent / WorldBand Media HDR

2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

Mumbai / USA & Canada

• Consultation & Production House – Partnered MS Dhoni, Captain Indian Cricket Team along with Rithi Sports for various joint revenue opportunities. • In North America consulted and associated with World Band Media Inc. to set up Multicultural HDFM Network pan US & initiated innovative cross border revenue streams.

Senior Vice President. Member Executive Committee

Reliance Broadcast Network

2006 - 2010 · 4 yrs

• Business Head and Strategy Roles • Set up and championed a team of over 400 across 45 cities managing cross functional roles including Business Head (West), Network Programming Head, Network Head for PR, Digital, Activations, Brand Solutions etc. • Contributed > 40% of Network Revenue • Listener leadership in 3 of the top 4 metros in 6 months of launch (RAM) • Leadership in 27 of 35 measured markets (IRS)

Senior Creative Director

Sony Entertainment | Times Group | MidiTech

1997 - 2006 · 9 yrs

• Initiated media career as a creative resource with stints across Sony Pictures Networks India Ltd, ENIL Times Group, Midi Tech. • As a Producer and Creative Head launched cult landmark shows including Jassi (Ugly Betty), Crime Patrol, etc. Events - Filmfare, IIFA, Hrithik Live, Asha Live. • Redefined production processes resulting in > 20% bottom line contribution • A Strategy and Leadership role at Radio Mirchi - took a struggling Mumbai radio station to # 1 position.