Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Sibaji Biswas as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective the first week of January 2025. In this role, Sibaji will lead SPNI’s financial strategy, planning and corporate finance, to enhance operational efficiency and growth across the company’s multi-channel and digital platforms. With over two decades of financial leadership and expertise in strategic transformation, Sibaji has a proven record of delivering growth … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Networks India appoints Sibaji Biswas as its Chief Financial Officer
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SPNI announces leadership transition in its kids and animation portfolio
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announces a significant leadership transition within its Kids and Animation portfolio. Leena Lele Dutta, who has spearheaded the portfolio—including the kids' linear channel Sony YAY! — since its launch in 2017, will step down as Business Head towards the end of this fiscal year. Under her stewardship, Sony YAY! has become a leading destination for children's entertainment, celebrated for its engaging animated series, original content, and expansion into … [Read more...] about SPNI announces leadership transition in its kids and animation portfolio
TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India Join Forces For Cult Kids’ Comedy Sequel Obocchama-kun
TV Asahi and SONY Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have announced a collaboration to produce a new sequel to the cult kids’ animation series Obocchama-kun (26 x 22’ or 52 x 11’). Based on the hugely popular 1986 manga written and created by Yoshinori Kobayashi, Obocchama-kun became a cultural phenomenon in Japan sparking a major boom when it first aired in 1989. Now, 30 years later the series is experiencing a resurgence in popularity in India. With this renewed interest a collaboration between … [Read more...] about TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India Join Forces For Cult Kids’ Comedy Sequel Obocchama-kun
Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO
Sony Group Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) today announced that SPE Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down from his role as SPE CEO, and that Ravi Ahuja, SPE’s current Chairman of Global Television Studios and President and COO, will assume leadership of SPE as President and CEO, effective January 2, 2025. Vinciquerra will remain in an advisory role for SPE as non-executive Chairman until the end of December 2025. Ahuja will report to Sony Group Corporation Chairman … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announces the retirement of Ashok Nambissan and Nitin Nadkarni
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announces the retirement of two key leaders, General Counsel Ashok Nambissan and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Nitin Nadkarni, effective August 31, 2024. Their contributions have been instrumental in shaping SPNI's success. Nitin Nadkarni: A Pillar of Financial Strength Nitin Nadkarni, who joined SPNI in 2005, has been an invaluable leadership team member, driving the financial mandate and leading strategic financial initiatives for SPNI globally. As … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announces the retirement of Ashok Nambissan and Nitin Nadkarni
New Seasons of Octonauts: Above & Beyond Lift Off on CBeebies
Sony Pictures Television – Kids (SPT – Kids) announced that the BBC has acquired the UK rights to the latest season of Octonauts spin-off series, Octonauts: Above & Beyond. The deal will see new 52 x 11’ episodes of Octonauts: Above & Beyond available on CBeebies and BBC iplayer from 16th October 2023 bringing new adventures for the beloved Octonauts as they continue to explore dynamic landscapes, experience new climates, rescue animals and protect the land they live on. Earlier … [Read more...] about New Seasons of Octonauts: Above & Beyond Lift Off on CBeebies