In a significant leadership shift at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), Leena Lele Dutta, who has overseen the Kids and Animation portfolio, including the kids’ linear channel Sony YAY! since its launch in 2017, will step down from her role as Business Head by the end of this fiscal year.
Succeeding Leena in this role is Ambesh Tiwari, who recently joined Sony YAY! as Business Operations Head. With extensive experience across Star India, Life OK, and Zee Entertainment, where he played a pivotal role in launching Zee Keralam and Zee Punjabi, he is well-prepared to lead Sony YAY! into its next chapter.
Dutta will collaborate closely with Tiwari over the coming months to ensure a seamless transition. SPNI has acknowledged Dutta’s remarkable contributions to the business and has extended its best wishes for her future endeavours.
With Ambesh at the helm, SPNI is confident in Sony YAY!’s continued growth and success as it delivers exceptional entertainment for young audiences.
As per the Network, under her stewardship, Sony YAY! has become a leading destination for children’s entertainment, celebrated for its engaging animated series, original content, and expansion into animation production and ancillary business streams.
Her strategic vision and commitment have been instrumental in building a thriving kids and animation ecosystem, positioning it as a vital contributor to SPNI’s success.
