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Sony Pictures Television appoints Jennifer Rogers Doyle as EVP of franchise management
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has appointed Jennifer Rogers Doyle as executive vice president of franchise management, a newly created role aimed at maximising the value of the company’s intellectual properties (IP).
Effective immediately, Rogers Doyle will lead SPT’s franchise strategy, collaborating across divisions to drive revenue opportunities for key titles such as Cobra Kai, For All Mankind, The Boys, Outlander, Messi and the Giants, and Bewitched. She will report directly to SPT Studios president Katherine Pope and be based at the Culver City lot.
Rogers Doyle joins SPT after a 20-year tenure at Disney, where she most recently served as senior vice president of franchise, licensing, and integrated planning. Her work spanned projects for Disney Entertainment Networks, Disney Channel, 20th Television & Animation, FX, and ABC, with content streaming across Disney+ and Hulu.
During her time at Disney, she managed franchises for preschool favourites including Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Doc McStuffins, tween hits like Hannah Montana and High School Musical, and adult properties including Percy Jackson, Family Guy, and The Bear. She previously held roles at Warner Bros Consumer Products and Landmark Entertainment group.
“With our ever-expanding series universes, we are focused on enhancing fan engagement and driving long-term IP value,” said Katherine Pope. “Jennifer’s expertise in franchise development makes her the perfect fit for this role. We are thrilled to have her join the team.”
Rogers Doyle commented: “Sony Pictures has an incredible portfolio of classic and new IP. I am excited to collaborate with Katherine and the team to extend this storytelling beyond the screen through products, experiences, and social activations that deepen fan loyalty.”
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
