Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has appointed Ritesh Khosla as the new General Counsel, effective September 1, 2024. He succeeds Ashok Nambissan, who is retiring after a distinguished career with the company.
He began his journey with SPNI in January 2008 as Manager – Legal. Later, he was elevated to Senior Manager – Legal, a role he served from April 2009 to March 2010.
Then, he served as Assistant Vice President – legal from April 2010 to March 2012 and as Vice President Legal from April 2012 to March 2015. In 2015, he was promoted to the role of Senior Vice President Legal and then he worked as EVP and Deputy General Counsel from April 2019 to October 2021.
In 2021, he was elevated to EVP, Deputy General Counsel and Head Standards and Practices. Khosla 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, he will oversee SPNI’s Corporate Relations, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Secretarial and Standards and 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 and CEO of SPNI.
Aside from his core duties, Khosla 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.
As per the company, Khosla’s dedication to mentoring and developing emerging legal talent within the organisation is a testament to his commitment to the company’s future. He 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.
The company said, “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.”
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.”
