Toonz Media Group's P. Jayakumar to Hang Up His Hat After 26 Years at the Helm
In a move that marks the end of an era, P. Jayakumar, CEO of Toonz Media Group, is stepping down after nearly three decades as head of the Indian animation studio. Effective November 30, Jayakumar's tenure will come to a close, leaving behind a legacy of transforming Toonz into a global entertainment powerhouse specializing in kids and family content.
During his time at the helm, Jayakumar oversaw the expansion of Toonz' international operations, setting up studios and offices across India, Ireland, Spain, and New Zealand. The company's growth has been remarkable, with thousands of hours of animated content produced and distributed worldwide. Toonz has collaborated with major studios, broadcasters, and streaming platforms to produce a wide range of entertainment for kids and family audiences.
Jayakumar expressed his gratitude to the team and international partners in a statement, saying that leading Toonz was one of the most fulfilling experiences of his life. He credited the company's success to the "passionate team" he had worked with over the years. Despite stepping down from his current role, Jayakumar plans to pursue a new venture that will continue to fuel his passion for creativity and collaboration in the global entertainment space.
To facilitate the transition, Jayakumar has been working closely with Viswanath Rao, the group's acting CEO, and Karthik V. Kumar, who was recently appointed as finance director and board member of Toonz Animation India. The company is currently working on several projects, including "New-Gen Nanobot Heroes" and "Hangry Petz."
Jayakumar's departure marks a significant milestone for Toonz Media Group, which has established itself as a major player in the global animation industry. His legacy will be remembered by the team he led, and his impact on the company's growth and success will be felt for years to come.
In a move that marks the end of an era, P. Jayakumar, CEO of Toonz Media Group, is stepping down after nearly three decades as head of the Indian animation studio. Effective November 30, Jayakumar's tenure will come to a close, leaving behind a legacy of transforming Toonz into a global entertainment powerhouse specializing in kids and family content.
During his time at the helm, Jayakumar oversaw the expansion of Toonz' international operations, setting up studios and offices across India, Ireland, Spain, and New Zealand. The company's growth has been remarkable, with thousands of hours of animated content produced and distributed worldwide. Toonz has collaborated with major studios, broadcasters, and streaming platforms to produce a wide range of entertainment for kids and family audiences.
Jayakumar expressed his gratitude to the team and international partners in a statement, saying that leading Toonz was one of the most fulfilling experiences of his life. He credited the company's success to the "passionate team" he had worked with over the years. Despite stepping down from his current role, Jayakumar plans to pursue a new venture that will continue to fuel his passion for creativity and collaboration in the global entertainment space.
To facilitate the transition, Jayakumar has been working closely with Viswanath Rao, the group's acting CEO, and Karthik V. Kumar, who was recently appointed as finance director and board member of Toonz Animation India. The company is currently working on several projects, including "New-Gen Nanobot Heroes" and "Hangry Petz."
Jayakumar's departure marks a significant milestone for Toonz Media Group, which has established itself as a major player in the global animation industry. His legacy will be remembered by the team he led, and his impact on the company's growth and success will be felt for years to come.
.. feels like an end of an era 4 me... all good things gotta come 2 an end 
.. u think he'll b ok w/ whatever new venture he's plannin? 
also, heard they got some big projects lined up but cant help but wonder w/ so many exec changes, who's gonna keep the magic goin' 
He's been like a superhero leader at Toonz Media Group for so long! 26 years is an insane amount of time, I mean, can you even imagine working that much? 
But seriously, the guy has done some amazing things, transforming the company into this global entertainment powerhouse. I wonder what kind of new venture he's planning to start... will it be something just as awesome as Toonz? 
Toonz has been bringing us so much awesome shows like Adventure Time & Spongebob over the years, it's crazy to think p jayakumar isn't at the helm anymore 
what new venture is he gonna pursue tho? hope it's something cool that keeps him creative 
anyway gotta give credit to the team he built up during his time as CEO they did an amazing job turning Toonz into a global entertainment powerhouse 
it's all so surreal... 26 years is like, a whole generation of kids growing up watching Toonz cartoons 
can you even imagine P Jayakumar as a young lad starting out at Toonz? 
i mean he's been such a big part of shaping the animation industry in India and beyond his departure marks the end of an era but i'm so excited to see what new creative ventures he's got cooking in the pipeline 
. I wish him all the best in his new venture, but it's hard not to feel like he's leaving behind a legacy that's gonna be hard to replicate 
. What if the team loses some of that magic without Jayakumar around? 
, he's been a huge part of Toonz Media Group's success and I think it's crazy that someone who's only 26 years in (he's actually worked there almost 30, lol) is hanging up his hat already. But on the bright side, Jayakumar's legacy will live on and I'm sure he'll go on to do some amazing things with his new venture 
. It's going to be hard for Toonz to fill his shoes, but Viswanath Rao and Karthik V. Kumar seem like good people who care about the company's future 
. Bring on "New-Gen Nanobot Heroes" and "Hangry Petz", I'm excited to see what they're working on next 
their collaboration with major studios and streaming platforms has been a game changer.
I mean, who doesn't love a good nostalgic vibe, right? 
It's like when your favorite TV show ends after 10 seasons – it's bittersweet, but also kinda refreshing? 
. He's transformed Toonz into this global entertainment powerhouse, and that's no easy feat 
. But now he gets to pursue his passion for creativity and collaboration – I hope he finds something that makes him just as fulfilled as leading Toonz 
. He's been at the helm for so long, it's hard to imagine anyone else in charge 
. But I guess time will tell, and Viswanath Rao and Karthik V. Kumar seem like solid choices 
, it's crazy how quickly time flies when you're doing something you love 
. i've always been fascinated by animation studios like toonz media group, they're the backbone of kids entertainment in india 
it's crazy to think about how much the company has grown since then... i guess that's just what happens when you have passionate teams behind your brand 
anyway, i'm excited to see what the future holds for them 
️ - it takes skill, know-how, and a bit of luck! You gotta ask yourself, how many CEOs do you see staying at the helm for that long? It's not easy, trust me. I'm reminded of our current politics 
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, 26 yrs is like, ancient history in tech circles now 
, lets be real, innovation needs fresh blood 
. Can't wait to see what new projects come out from Toonz in the future 
