MUMBAI — Leading broadcasting and entertainment network Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2026.
Mehta will succeed Manu Wadhwa, who transitions into a strategic advisory role as Strategy Advisor to SPNI after leading the network’s people agenda. Joining SPNI’s Senior Management Team, Mehta will report directly to Managing Director & CEO Gaurav Banerjee and oversee HR, culture, leadership development, and administration.
Executive Board & HR Leadership Matrix
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Corporate Entity: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI).
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Appointee: Amit Mehta.
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Designated Office: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) & Member of Senior Management Team.
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Effective Date: October 1, 2026.
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Outgoing Executive Transition: Manu Wadhwa (Transitions from CHRO to Strategy Advisor, SPNI).
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Education & Credentials:
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Post Graduate Diploma in HR, XLRI Jamshedpur.
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Bachelor of Technology in IT, VJTI Mumbai.
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Prior Professional Experience:
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upGrad: Chief Human Resources Officer (Led HR, leadership effectiveness, and organizational transformation for the high-growth edtech major).
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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL): 14+ years in senior HR roles, culminating as HR Head – Home Care & Leadership Development (South Asia); managed HR across Sales, Marketing, and Digital Commerce.
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Executive Mandate & Operational Scope:
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Leading SPNI’s People & Organisation function alongside Administration & Facilities.
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Partnering with CEO Gaurav Banerjee on succession planning, culture transformation, talent acquisition, and employee experience.
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Architecting organizational capability and workforce agility for SPNI’s next phase of growth in broadcasting and digital streaming.
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