Anirudh Kalia
About Anirudh Kalia
Anirudh Kalia is an Associate Professor of Practice at the Centre of Media, Entertainment & Sports at MICA, with extensive experience in media and digital transformation across various industries.
Current Position at MICA | The School of Ideas
Anirudh Kalia serves as an Associate Professor of Practice at MICA, specifically within the Centre of Media, Entertainment & Sports. His role involves imparting knowledge and expertise in media and entertainment, contributing to the academic environment of the institution. He began this position in 2024.
Professional Experience in Media and Technology
Anirudh Kalia has held various significant positions in the media and technology sectors. He worked as Director & Head of Media Cloud SaaS at Synamedia from 2022 to 2023. Prior to this, he was the Senior Vice President at The Walt Disney Company, overseeing sports operations for Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar from 2015 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Firstsource and Tata Tele Business Services, where he focused on digital media and marketing strategies.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Anirudh Kalia has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Allahabad from 1989 to 1992. He completed his Master of Business Administration in Marketing at INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, DAVV, Indore from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, he participated in various specialized programs, including the Accelerated Development Program at The Wharton School in 2012 and Digital Strategy at Columbia Business School in 2019.
Expertise in Digital Transformation and Media
Anirudh Kalia specializes in both the connectivity and content layers of the media stack. He has extensive experience in creating and leading digital transformation products for major media brands across various platforms, including news, digital publishing, television, streaming OTT, gaming, and sports. His intrapreneurship skills have enabled him to build new capabilities across multiple product categories and industries.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Throughout his career, Anirudh Kalia has held various roles that contributed to his expertise in media and marketing. He worked as the VP and Chief Sales Officer at Adlabs Imagica from 2013 to 2015 and served as the National Sales Manager at Shell from 2000 to 2004. His earlier roles include positions at Mobil Oil and British Gas, where he developed skills in advertising, promotions, and management.