Banijay Asia and EndemolShine India announce a team restructuring

Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, both part of media and entertainment company Banijay, have announced a team restructuring aimed at fueling future growth in the Indian and Asian entertainment space. This strategic alignment comes within months of Banijay acquiring Endemol Shine India, and consolidating both businesses under Deepak Dhar’s leadership.

As part of the restructuring, and to unlock greater synergies between the two entities, five key personnel (from within the group) have been moved to pivotal group leadership roles that will shape both companies’ (Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India) future growth paths: Rishi Negi to Group Chief Operating Officer, Mrinalini Jain to Group Chief Development Officer, Shyam Rathi to Group Chief Financial Officer, Lalit Sharma to Head of Legal, and Fiona Machado to Head of HR.

“Our mission has always been to create exceptional content that captivates audiences across India and beyond. With this strategic restructuring, we are taking another step forward in our commitment to be the torch-bearers for first-class storytelling across screens. This core team brings an invaluable wealth of experience and expertise, and together, we will unlock the next phase of our growth,”  commented Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO of Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India.

The synergy created by this restructuring effort is expected to enhance Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India's ability to develop and deliver high-quality content, explore new business opportunities, and provide even greater value to their partners and audiences alike.