MUMBAI: Mumbai-based multi-system operator (MSO) Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom has appointed Samson Jesudas as the company’s joint managing director.

Also, Hathway Cable & Datacom CEO Jagdish Kumar Pillai has resigned as director of Hathway Bhawani. Hathway Cable & Datacom is a joint venture partner in Hathway Bhawani.

“It is an operational decision. Bhawani is a small entity and with Jagdish being involved in a number of issues, this seemed the right decision,” says an official from Hathway Cable & Datacom.

The changes will take place immediately. “The board has already approved it. Now we are inviting the stakeholders to approve the appointment of Jesudas as the joint managing director,” he adds.

Jesudas has been appointed as the joint MD for a period of three years, till 2017. “Jesudas is an old hand and he seemed to be the right choice,” the Hathway official feels.