Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) today announced that Manu Wadhwa will transition from her role as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) into the role of Strategy Advisor to the company, effective 1 July 2026.
In her new role, Wadhwa will work closely with the leadership team on key strategic priorities, leveraging her deep institutional knowledge and experience in organisational transformation.
Over the past seven years at SPNI, Wadhwa has played a key role in strengthening the company’s people and organisational agenda during a period of significant evolution. She has been instrumental in aligning the people function more closely with business strategy, strengthening leadership capability, and modernising performance and rewards frameworks.
Her contributions have also supported organisational change across phases of growth and transformation, including leadership transitions and structural realignment, while helping build a culture that balances performance with inclusion.
Bringing with her a global perspective shaped through leadership roles at organisations such as GE, American Express, and Coca-Cola, Wadhwa has contributed to shaping SPNI into a more agile and future-ready organisation.
Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India: “Manu has been an integral part of SPNI’s evolution over the past several years, helping strengthen both our organisational framework and culture. As we move into the next phase of our journey, her experience and perspective will continue to be valuable in her role as Strategy Advisor.”
Manu Wadhwa, CHRO, SPNI: “SPNI has been an incredibly meaningful part of my journey over the past several years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to its evolution during a period of significant change. As I transition into this new role, I look forward to continuing to work closely with the leadership team on strategic priorities and supporting the organisation’s next phase of growth.”
SPNI will initiate the search for a new Chief Human Resources Officer, with further details to be announced in due course.