OREANDA-NEWS. On April 13, 2007 CTC Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTCM), Russia’s leading independent television broadcaster, announced that Nilesh Lakhani will be stepping down as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to pursue other professional opportunities, reported the press-centre of CTC Media.
Mr. Lakhani will remain the Company’s CFO until a successor is named, or through the end of 2007. In addition, Mr. Lakhani will continue to advise the Company for a period of time after his successor has been announced to ensure an effective and orderly transition. CTC Media is currently engaged in an executive search to secure a successor.
Alexander Rodnyansky, Chief Executive Officer of CTC Media, commented, “I would like to thank Nilesh for his dedication and contributions to CTC Media’s growth and development. Nilesh has been instrumental in guiding the Company through one of the most important periods in its history, notably our successful IPO on Nasdaq in 2006. Nilesh’s commitment to the Company through the end of 2007 provides us with considerable flexibility and ensures an orderly transition. We are focused on completing an executive search process as expeditiously as possible and our top priority is finding the best candidate for the position. Over the last several years CTC has built one of the strongest financial teams in all of Russia and we remain well positioned to continue to capitalize on the growth of the Russian television advertising market.”
Mr. Lakhani added, “I wish to thank Alexander and the Board for the opportunity to work with CTC during such a dynamic period in the Company’s evolution. I feel I have accomplished all of the goals I set out to achieve during my tenure as CFO. CTC has a sound financial infrastructure and a dedicated team of financial professionals who are poised to help guide the Company through its next stage of growth.”