MUMBAI: India TV Group business head Amit Kumar has resigned from the organisation and will be joining BAG Films and Media Ltd.

Kumar?s exact designation at BAG Films could not be ascertained.

When contacted, Kumar confirmed that he resigned from India TV this evening. "The last four years at India TV have been very exciting and a great learning experience for me."

Kumar was Channel [V] VP sales before joining India TV as president-business development.

Kumar has over 20 years experience in the media industry, of which 10 years were in Star Movies, Star News, Star Vijay, Star World, and National Geographic, with responsibility for key regional and national portfolios.

Kumar began his career with The Times of India in 1991 and worked as senior officer, response. In 1995 he moved to Hinduja Group?s InNetwork Entertainment and worked for the CVO cable distribution network. He joined Star India in 1997 and worked with the group for over 10 years in various capacities.