Sandeep Mehrotra steps down as ad sales head at Sony Pictures Networks India
Networks India (SPNI) has announced the departure of
Sandeep Mehrotra
, Head of Ad Sales – Network Channels, who will be stepping down from his role owing to personal reasons.
Mehrotra, a seasoned media and advertising professional, played a key role in steering the network's ad sales strategy during a period of transformation.
Under his leadership, SPNI's sales function witnessed growth, navigated market shifts, and established new revenue streams in an evolving media environment.
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Reflecting on his tenure, Mehrotra said, 'After careful consideration, I've decided to step down due to personal reasons. It has been a rewarding journey building a strong team, achieving key milestones, and fostering lasting industry relationships. I'm grateful to have contributed to SPNI's growth and to be part of a culture driven by ambition, collaboration, and integrity.'
Gaurav Banerjee, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sony Pictures Networks India, acknowledged Mehrotra's contributions, stating, 'After a successful tenure leading Sales for our Network Channels, we sincerely thank Sandeep for his invaluable contributions, steadfast commitment, and the positive energy he brought to the organisation and our client partners. We respect his decision and wish him all the best.'
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