Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has elevated Aditya Mehta as Head, Corporate Strategy.
Mehta has played an instrumental role in the network's growth and expansion. Besides network expansion, Aditya has worked on some key content acquisition deals such as media rights for Cricket Australia, England and Wales Cricket Board, and other key sports and non-sports rights. Some notable strategic initiatives include the acquisition of Ten Sports from ZEEL, joint venture with BBC, re-entry of ESPN in India and Kids channel foray.
In his new role, Mehta will plan and manage the development and review of all aspects of business strategy at SPN in delivering performance that creates long-term value and sustainable growth. Key aspects of the role would include strategic roadmap for the long-term and implementation of it, identifying business growth opportunities and business expansion (organic or inorganic), evaluating operating plans for each business unit and monitoring execution of key milestones.
With a career spanning over 14 years, Mehta has a wealth of experience across investment banking, venture capital and media and entertainment. His expertise lies in corporate strategy, business-scaling and evaluation, content strategy, operational execution, strategic and financial analysis.