SONY NAMES RAVI AHUJA AS CHAIRMAN OF GLOBAL TELEVISION STUDIOS

Sony Pictures Entertainment has appointed Ravi Ahuja to Chairman of Global Television Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment Corporate Development. He will oversee Sony Pictures Television's Domestic and International Productions, as well as SPE’s Corporate Development and M&A activities alongside SPE Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra. “Ravi is an extraordinarily talented and proven executive with broad experience in nearly every aspect of our business,” said Vinciquerra. 

Ahuja, who most recently served as President of Walt Disney Television, will begin his new role on 15th March and is set to report to Vinciquerra.  “Having worked directly with Ravi, I have seen first-hand his strategic, results-driven approach which has made him such a strong leader, and which I know will lead to further growth and success for SPE,” Vinciquerra said. “His decision to come to SPE is a testament to the studio’s strength and ability to attract great talent.”

The executive's arrival stemmed from a series of modifications SPE's studio business operations have undergone, resulting in a profit increase. Keith Le Goy, SPE’s President of Worldwide Distribution and Networks, has contributed to the transformation. His current role and oversight of SPE’s distribution and networks operations and Funimation remain the same. He will continue reporting to Vinciquerra and work in partnership with Ahuja in television.  “It was an easy call to join the amazing Sony Pictures management team and to work again with Tony,” said Ahuja. “With more ways to get more TV, great content has never been more valuable. Sony Pictures Television is a tremendous studio, making some of the most acclaimed and watched shows in the world, like 'The Good Doctor,' 'Cobra Kai,' 'The Boys' and 'The Crown,' just to name a few.” 

Before stepping down from Disney in late 2020, Ahuja played a central role in merging Disney/ABC Television and Fox Networks following Disney’s acquisition of Fox in 2019. Following the merger, he served as both President, Business Operations and CFO of the company. Prior to his time at Disney, he served as CFO of the Fox Networks Group, where he oversaw finance, strategy and business development for all of its business units worldwide. "Sony Pictures is very well-positioned for the future, aligned with outstanding creators and focused on the success of its network and streaming partners," Ahuja said. "I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth in this exciting time for our industry.”