Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Sony Pictures Networks India Announces Leadership Changes
Sony Pictures Networks India is changing its leadership and how it works.
They want to make better shows and videos for people to watch on TV and online.
Some leaders are getting new jobs, and there might be fewer jobs overall.
The company wants to make sure people can watch their favorite shows easily, no matter what device they use.
They are also combining different parts of the company to make things work better.
The exact changes will be decided soon.
Sony Pictures Networks India announces leadership changes to become a content-driven, platform-agnostic, multi-lingual entertainment firm.
Nachiket Pantvaidya to lead Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Marathi, and Movie Production.
Ajay Bhalwankar to lead Sony SAB, movies cluster, FTA, and infotainment channels.
Rajaraman Sundaram to lead regional expansion in the south, Ambesh Tiwari to lead Sony AATH and kids business.
Up to 120 job cuts expected as part of the restructuring.
- Who
- Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and its leadership team
- What
- Leadership rejig and potential job cuts
- When
- Announced on Friday, specifics to be finalized in coming weeks
- Where
- India
- Why
- To become a content-driven, platform-agnostic, multi-lingual entertainment firm
- Company
- Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI)
- Leadership Changes
- Yes
- Job Cuts
- Up to 120 expected
- New Operating Model
- Content-driven, platform-agnostic, multi-lingual
- Key Appointments
- Nachiket Pantvaidya, Ajay Bhalwankar, Rajaraman Sundaram, Ambesh Tiwari, Rajesh Kaul
- Digital Business Oversight
- Gaurav Banerjee (interim)
- Revenue Consolidation
- Ad sales, distribution, sports, international business
