MUMBAI: Dubai-based media & entertainment executive Nick Nikolov has launched his own firm  GLE - Global Light Entertainment LLC, and announcement he mad recently on Linkedin. As its CEO, Nikolov  aims to forge strategic collaborations with telecom and TV operators, driving a new era of engaging and accessible TV entertainment.

“My idea is to  steer GLE toward fostering innovative partnerships and redefining television entertainment globally,” he said. 

Based in the United Arab Emirates, Nikolov brings decades of expertise in content strategy, business development, and media production. 

Nikolov’s extensive career spans more than two decades, highlighted by pivotal roles such as CEO of Global Network TV Channels, and managing director of Sky Pal Network. His diverse portfolio includes leading content strategies for pay TV, IPTV, OTT, and VOD platforms, reflecting a profound understanding of the evolving media landscape.

He also established and managed Mimyuni Media Entertainment Ltd., an influential media company where he served for nearly 16 years, delivering premium media solutions across international markets.

Prior to getting into television, Nikolov worked for more than fifteen years in advertising and marketing in agencies and companies like Mondelez, L’Oreal, O&M, M&C Saatchi, in Russia, Europe and London. 

A strong advocate for lifelong learning, Nikolov holds advanced degrees in business administration, NLP business communications, and film/TV production from prestigious institutions like London Business School, NLP University New York, and London Film Academy. His cinematic background, coupled with his business acumen, uniquely positions him to bridge creative and operational aspects in the entertainment sector