SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA (SPNI) has named Gaurav Laghate as its new head of public relations and corporate communications, effective September.
In this role, he will oversee the company’s communications strategy, with a mandate to strengthen SPNI’s corporate reputation and drive stakeholder engagement across its businesses. He will report directly to SPNI managing director and CEO Gaurav Banerjee.
At SPNI, Laghate is coming in place of Humsa Dhir, senior vice-president and head of corporate communications, who has moved on from the organisation, drawing the curtains on a tenure that spanned over 10 years.
Before joining SPNI, Laghate was senior editor and head of the consumer bureau at Mint, where he extensively covered the media and entertainment sector across linear and OTT platforms, in addition to reporting on regulatory developments and the advertising industry.
Banerjee said: “Gaurav’s deep domain knowledge and strategic perspective make him a valuable addition to our leadership team. His transition from a journalist to a communications leader will bring a unique perspective on how we shape our narrative and engage with multiple stakeholders. We are excited to have him onboard as we aim to strengthen our position as a leading content powerhouse.”
