Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) is pleased to announce that Ritesh Khosla has been appointed as the new General Counsel, effective September 1, 2024. He succeeds Ashok Nambissan, who is retiring after a distinguished career with the company.
Ritesh began his career as a practising lawyer in a law firm before joining SPNI, where he steadily advanced, serving as Deputy General Counsel for the past six years. With over two decades of experience, his expertise includes mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures (JVs), regulatory frameworks, compliance, corporate governance, complex litigation, and intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement.
In his new role, Ritesh will oversee SPNI’s Corporate Relations, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Secretarial and Standards & Practices functions. He will provide risks and legal guidance, manage the company’s legal risks, and serve as the company’s Ombudsperson. He will report directly to the Managing Director & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India.
Aside from his core duties, Ritesh will lead initiatives to enhance SPNI’s compliance framework, especially in digital and intellectual property rights. He will also strengthen the company’s legal infrastructure in international markets and oversee SPNI’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, aligning them with legal and ethical standards. Ritesh’s dedication to mentoring and developing emerging legal talent within the organization is a testament to his commitment to the company’s future.
Ritesh is known for his strategic thinking and decisive legal skills, which he brings to the table with a commercial mindset for problem-solving and risk mitigation. He has consistently shown leadership in complex legal situations, contributing significantly to the company’s growth and compliance efforts.
Reflecting on his appointment, Ritesh Khosla said, “I am deeply honoured to become General Counsel at SPNI. My journey here has been incredibly enriching, and I am eager to continue working with our talented team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build on the strong legal foundation established under Ashok Nambissan’s leadership. I am committed to upholding the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct and advancing SPNI’s mission to deliver exceptional content and experiences to our audiences.”
Sony Pictures Networks India welcomes Ritesh Khosla to his new role as General Counsel. The company is confident that his legal expertise and leadership will be invaluable as SPNI navigates the complexities of the media and entertainment landscape. Ritesh’s commitment to excellence and integrity aligns perfectly with SPNI’s core values, and the company looks forward to his positive impact in this role.
About Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India)
Sony Pictures Networks India is the consumer-facing identity of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan.
The Company has several channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India’s leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; Sony MAX, India’s premium Hindi movies and special events channel; Sony MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; Sony MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; Sony WAH, the Hindi movies channel for rural markets; Sony SAB and Sony SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; Sony PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from its content library; Sony PIX and Sony PIX HD, Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; Sony YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; Sony Sports Network – Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD; Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 4 HD; Sony Sports Ten 5; Sony Sports Ten 5 HD; Sony Marathi, the Marathi general entertainment channel; Sony LIV – the digital entertainment VOD platform and Studio NEXT the independent production venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media. The Company reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in 167 countries.
The Company is recognised as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. It is a recipient of several awards, including India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India, ‘Aon Best Employers India’ awards in recognition of the company’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices, consistently ranking amongst India’s Top 10 Companies with Best Health & Wellness Practices by SHRM & CGP Partners and listed by Working Mother & AVTAR as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India.
The Company is in its 28th year of operations in India. Besides having overseas subsidiaries, it has a subsidiary MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited, and an affiliate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India.
