SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Gaurav Banerjee is a distinguished leader with over two decades of experience in the media and entertainment industry. As the Managing Director and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), Gaurav is responsible for steering the company's strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining its leadership in the market. His expertise spans both the creative and business aspects of the industry, enabling SPNI to stay at the forefront of innovation while achieving robust financial performance.

Gaurav has a proven track record of translating content strategies into sustained business growth. At Disney+ Hotstar, where he served as Head of Content, he played a key role in developing a diverse slate of series and films that resonated with both Hindi-speaking audiences and various regional markets. His strategic insight was instrumental in the platform's rapid growth, significantly increasing subscriber numbers and market share.

At Star India, Gaurav's leadership over Star Plus and the broader Hindi entertainment portfolio, including Star Gold, solidified the Network’s market leadership. He also successfully launched and managed regional channels like Star Jalsha and Star Pravah, which quickly became market leaders. Gaurav's ability to identify and leverage new market opportunities expanded the network's reach and drove significant financial growth.

His career began in the news sector, giving him a solid foundation in media operations. His academic background includes a master's degree in Filmmaking and TV production from Jamia Millia Islamia University and a graduate degree in History from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.

Gaurav enjoys watching cricket, a sport he follows passionately. He is also an avid movie enthusiast, often exploring new genres and styles in cinema, reflecting his deep love for film.