Warner Bros. Discovery, the global media and entertainment giant, renowned for its diverse portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film streaming and gaming, is entering the media and entertainment space hub of Hyderabad. The company’s International Development Centre (IDC) will hire 1,200 professionals initially.
On May 17, IT Minister KT Rama Rao met Alexandra Carter, the Senior Vice President of Finance at Warner Bros. Discovery. The meeting highlighted the shared vision of both parties in driving growth and innovation in the media and entertainment industry and solidifying their partnership in Hyderabad.
“Thrilled to announce the grand entry of global media powerhouse Warner Bros. Discovery into the entertainment realm of Telangana,” KTR said in a tweet.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s impressive portfolio of brands includes globally recognised names like HBO, HBO Max, CNN, TLC, Discovery, Discovery Plus, WB, Eurosport, Animal Planet, Cartoon Network, Cinemax, Pogo, Toon Cart, HGTV and Quest.
By establishing a centre in Hyderabad, Warner Bros. Discovery aims to tap India’s potential and leverage the city’s dynamic ecosystem for its media and entertainment industry.
The IDC in Hyderabad will serve as the hub for Warner Bros. Discovery’s operations in India. In its first year of operation, the IDC will employ 1,200 professionals and will expand its workforce as business grows.
This move highlights Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to investing in the local talent pool and fostering the development of the media and entertainment industry of Hyderabad.
NRIs accorded a warm welcome to KT Rama Rao as he arrived at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for a week-long business tour.
KTR has been invited to deliver the inaugural address at the World Environmental & Water Resources Congress organised by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) being held at Henderson in Nevada (May 21-25).
He will highlight Telangana’s Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project and Mission Bhagiratha which changed the State’s landscape.
KTR will also actively attend business meetings pursuing investments to boost Telangana’s economy.
