GatesAir has named Tamjeed Ahmad as its South Asia Regional Sales Manager. Ahmad will represent the company in India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, with a focus on FM radio and digital television projects.

With nearly two decades of experience in the broadcast industry, including positions at AJA Video Systems and Imagine Communications, Ahmad brings deep expertise in the South Asia market. His appointment comes at a time of new opportunities driven by the Indian government's private FM licensing initiative, which aims to launch up to 730 FM channels in Tier II and III cities. This initiative will require significant upgrades to transmission infrastructure, including the installation of new FM transmitters.

In his new role, Ahmad will work with GatesAir’s in-country partners, including Horizon Broadcast in India, to support FM licensing and TV projects. This collaboration will cover site planning, systems design, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning and post-sales support.

GatesAir’s product offerings for new FM broadcasters in India include the Flexiva GX family of analog transmitters and the Flexiva FAX and FLX models for those considering a future transition to digital radio.

“GatesAir’s reputation in South Asia is built on a long history of successful projects and reliable transmitter performance,” said Ahmad. “I look forward to leveraging my regional experience and customer relationships to expand GatesAir’s presence in the region”.

“Tamjeed’s experience and technical knowledge make him a strong addition to our APAC team,” said Jacky Yee, head of APAC sales. “We look forward to his contributions as we engage with new opportunities in South Asia”.