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SPNI announces major leadership reshuffle for growth phase
Rohit Sinha expands to oversee Pay Movies & Infotainment, Anubhav Gogla and Mrityunjay Singh gain broader clusters on 24 February 2026.
MUMBAI: SPNI just reshuffled the deck and the new hands look ready to play a stronger game in India’s crowded TV race. Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has rolled out a sweeping leadership realignment to sharpen focus on evolving business models and unlock fresh growth opportunities. The changes, announced on 24 February 2026, aim to build a more agile organisation while giving seasoned leaders expanded mandates across clusters.
Key moves include:
Rohit Sinha, already driving the Sports Cluster, Channel YAY! and Agency Relationships, now adds Pay Movies & Infotainment to his portfolio. He continues reporting directly to head of linear ad sales Akshay Agrawal as Cluster Head – Sports, Kids, Pay Movies & Infotainment and Agency Relationships.
Vijay Chabbria takes national responsibility for Pay Movies & Infotainment as National Head, reporting to Rohit Sinha. Shashank Krishnan (West), Sanchit Kapur (North) and Amit Kumar Prasad (South, plus Channel YAY!) now report to Chabbria.
Anubhav Gogla scales up to Cluster Head – SET & SAB (North, South & East) & Aath and Government Business, overseeing those branches and Channel Aath while reporting to head of linear ad sales Akshay Agrawal.
Mrityunjay Singh broadens his West Hindi GEC leadership to include Channel Marathi, Upcountry and Travel & Tourism as Cluster Head – SET & SAB (West) & Marathi, also reporting to head of linear ad sales Akshay Agrawal.
Vivek Mathur remains National Head – FTA, with Karishma Chabria (West), Nakul Anand (North) and Sanjeeva Kulkarni (South) reporting to him as Regional Heads.
Other senior leaders Arpit Shah (Strategic Planning & Insights and Brand Solutions), Geeta Prakash Rao (Operations & Receivables Management), Ruchi Vidhani (South Hindi GEC), Swati Gosain and Anant Nigam (North Hindi GEC), and the East team retain their portfolios with existing reporting lines.
The rejig comes as SPNI navigates rapid shifts in viewership habits, OTT competition, and regional content demands. By giving proven performers wider remits, the network is betting on internal talent to steer through the next growth curve because when the channels are realigning, sometimes the best way forward is to hand the playbook to those who’ve already mastered the game.
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BBC appoints Matt Brittin as 18th Director-General
Former Google EMEA president to lead broadcaster from May amid global change
LONDON: The BBC has named Matt Brittin as its 18th Director-General, placing a seasoned technology and media leader at the helm of one of the world’s most influential public broadcasters. He will formally assume the role on 18 May.
Brittin steps into the position after a brief “gap year”, as he described it, returning to the spotlight with a job that, in his own words, was “probably not one either you or I were expecting”. The appointment signals a strategic tilt towards digital expertise at a time when traditional broadcasting continues to evolve at pace.
The new Director-General brings more than 18 years of experience from Google, where he held several senior roles, including President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. During his tenure, he played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint across Europe and shaping its regional strategy.
More recently, Brittin served as Senior Independent Director at The Guardian, adding boardroom insight from one of Britain’s leading news organisations. His career also spans roles at McKinsey, Trinity Mirror and Sainsbury’s, giving him a broad perspective across media, retail and strategy.
The Director-General position carries dual responsibility as chief executive officer and editor-in-chief, overseeing the BBC’s creative, editorial and operational direction both in the UK and globally. It is a role that demands not just leadership, but a steady editorial compass in an increasingly complex media landscape.
“Now, more than ever, we need a thriving BBC that works for everyone in a complex, uncertain and fast changing world,” Brittin said. He added that the broadcaster remains “an extraordinary, uniquely British asset” with a legacy of innovation in storytelling and technology.
His appointment comes at a moment when public service broadcasters are under pressure to balance tradition with transformation, navigating shifting audience habits, digital disruption and funding debates. Brittin’s blend of Silicon Valley scale and British media sensibility may prove timely.
With “big challenges and big opportunities” ahead, Brittin appears ready to get started. The real test begins in May, when he moves from anticipation to action at Broadcasting House.
