Endemol Shine India, a subsidiary of the global content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has appointed Deepali Handa as its new Executive Vice President and Head of Commercials and Production. With over 20 years of experience in both scripted and unscripted content, Handa joins BBC Studios India, where she held various key positions, including Head of Commercials, Production, and Executive Producer.

“Deepali’s expertise and insights in both production and commercials make her a valuable addition to our leadership team. We look forward to her playing a pivotal role in ensuring we stay at the forefront of delivering quality and cutting-edge content to our partners and consumers”, Rishi Negi, group COO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, said.

Handa, recognized for her expertise in large-scale production management, has consistently achieved operational excellence while driving profitability through innovative and cost-effective strategies, the company stated. In addition to her work in television, she also has significant experience in films and documentaries.

“Endemol Shine India has made its mark and held its own, be it in big scale unscripted format production or scripted content. I’m excited to join the bandwagon and contribute to its legacy of producing world-class content”, Handa said.