Samsung names Rajiv Mishra as CSR head

New Delhi: Samsung Electronics Co has appointed Rajiv Mishra as the head for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) division in India.

Having over 22 years of experience, Mishra joined Samsung in August 2014. Prior to joining Samsung, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Lok Sabha TV. In this role, he led the overall functions of the channel including marketing, sales, distribution, producing, hosting and telecasting a complete array of programs of general interest on issues relating to democracy, governance, social, economic and constitutional issues as well as citizens' concerns.

Through the CSR initiatives Samsung hopes to open newer possibilities that positively transform people's lives, a statement said.

HW Bang, Senior Vice President of Samsung South West Asia, said: " Rajiv Mishra, V.P, Media has been given the additional responsibility of leading Samsung India's CSR division. At present, our CSR programs focus in the areas of education, culture, sports, social welfare and community development. I am confident that under Rajiv's leadership, Samsung's CSR initiatives will cross new milestones."

Mishra has also worked for leading media companies like the Hindustan Times, Star TV, TV Asia of USA, BAG Films & Media. He was also the nominated Member of various Media Advisory bodies in various Ministry of Government of India.

Rajiv Mishra is also the founder and first President of Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI) and also the first President of Association of Regional Television Broadcasters of India (ARTBI), the industry representative body of regional Broadcasters of India. He has recently been nominated as member, expert committee of Information & Broadcasting Ministry to develop papers on copyright issues.