Sony Pictures Networks India on Friday announced a leadership rejig under its new operating model to become a content-driven, platform-agnostic multi-lingual entertainment firm. ADVERTISEMENTUnder the realignment, Nachiket Pantvaidya will lead Sony Entertainment Television (SET), Sony Marathi, and Movie Production, while Ajay Bhalwankar will lead Sony SAB, movies cluster, FTA, and infotainment channels, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) said in a statement. Besides, Rajaraman Sundaram will lead the company's regional expansion in the south and Ambesh Tiwari will lead Sony AATH, alongside the kids business, it added. Other leadership realignments include elevation of Akshay Agrawal as Head, 'Linear Ad Sales, Makarand Palekar as Head, Linear Distribution, the company said. Ranjana Mangla, who currently heads digital ad sales, will additionally handle the company's YouTube growth strategy and Manish Aggarwal will lead Sony LIV's B2B and syndication business.

Source: The Telegraph January 16, 2026 09:57 UTC