Shan Chandrasekar, founder, president & CEO, Asian Television Network Honorary Doctor of Laws Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Monday, June 14, 2010 - 3:30pm Shan Chandrasekar has expanded the cultural life of Canadians through the establishment of the Asian Television Network (ATN), which reaches a multicultural audience in Canada and across North America. Starting in the 1970s, he created the first television programming dedicated to Toronto's South Asian community, and formed the ATN in 1993. The company also operates ATN Asian Radio, with dedicated South Asian radio service 24 hours a day across Canada and the United States. In addition to his contributions to broadcasting, Chandrasekar has also been active in supporting local, regional and national organizations, and has provided support for many cultural initiatives in Toronto and elsewhere. He is a former member of the Board of Directors and vice-chairman of the Specialty & Pay Television Sector of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. He has also served on the boards of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Southlake Regional Health Centre, the Hummingbird Centre, the Canadian Club, TELUS Toronto Community Board and York's Accolade Project. He is currently a member of the Advisory Council for York's Faculty of Fine Arts. In 2004, Chandrasekar was inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame. In 2008, ATN was recognized with the Business Excellence Award for Large Business ...
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