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Rajeev Khanna is Abu Dhabi T10 COO
MUMBAI: The cricket league Abu Dhabi T10 announces the appointment of Rajeev Khanna as COO for the upcoming season of the tournament, wherein he will be responsible for the overall management and the competition’s operations.
Khanna, who is a former cricket player, has been a pioneer in the field of sports management. He has converted his passion for sports into a career with tenures at leagues such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), Pro Kabaddi League and International Tennis Premier League.
Khanna has been working in the IPL since 2009. He has served as Punjab Kings, COO at Rajasthan Royals, VP at Rajasthan Royals and currently as a consultant for Rajasthan Royals. Through the years, he has been able to bring about a phenomenal change in the ways of sports management at the highest stage.
Khanna said, “The Abu Dhabi T10 is the most exhilarating cricket tournament in the world and therefore, I am very excited to join the bandwagon as the COO of the competition. I will definitely look to ensure that the legacy of the tournament continues to grow exponentially and becomes an even bigger attraction for the stars of the game in the future.”
T10 Sports Management chairman Shaji Ul Mulk said, “Rajeev Khanna has achieved great heights during his career and we are very excited to welcome him to the Abu Dhabi T10 family. I am sure that our tournament will benefit hugely from his experience, and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with him.”
The Abu Dhabi T10 will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from 23 November – 4 December 2022.
Brands
Sony Pictures Networks India names Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships & key network initiatives
Aneja takes charge to deepen agency ties and boost revenue across Spni channels
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has appointed Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships, signalling a fresh focus on closer collaboration with advertising agencies and a sharper push for revenue growth across its channel portfolio.
In her new role, Aneja will chart strategic engagement with agencies, unlock new revenue streams, and nurture long-term partnerships. Her mission includes driving sales performance, adding value for clients, and delivering inventive solutions for advertisers — cementing Spni’s position as a preferred media partner.
Aneja brings over 12 years of experience with Spni, having risen through the ranks from manager to associate vice president. She has led high-performing sales teams across key clusters including sony hindi gec, free-to-air channels, and english entertainment channels like pix, axn and bbc earth.
Her track record includes driving integrated ad sales for popular shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Indian Idol and Superstar Singer, pioneering first-time brand integrations, and repositioning channels for maximum impact in both urban and rural markets.
Aneja’s approach combines content-first thinking with solution-led selling, focusing on empathy, insight and storytelling that resonates with audiences and brands alike. Colleagues praise her knack for building trust with agencies and clients while spotting innovative ways to convert ideas into revenue.
With this appointment, Spni aims to strengthen its agency relationships and continue delivering compelling advertising solutions that combine creativity with performance.
