Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced that Ritesh Khosla will be taking on the role of General Counsel, effective September 1. He will replace Ashok Nambissan, who is set to retire on August 31.
Previously, Khosla served as Executive Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Head of Standards & Practices at SPNI. His legal journey began at a law firm before he joined SPNI, where he has steadily risen through the ranks. For the last six years, he has been a key figure as Deputy General Counsel.
With more than 20 years of experience, Khosla brings a wealth of knowledge in areas such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures (JVs), regulatory frameworks, compliance, corporate governance, complex litigation, and intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. His deep expertise has been crucial in shaping SPNI’s legal approaches.
In his new role, Khosla will be responsible for SPNI's corporate relations, legal and regulatory affairs, secretarial functions, and standards & practices. He will provide legal and risk guidance, manage the company's legal risks, and act as the company's ombudsperson. He will report directly to the Managing Director & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India.
In addition to his primary duties, Khosla aims to enhance SPNI’s compliance framework, particularly in the areas of digital and intellectual property rights. He is also tasked with strengthening the company’s legal infrastructure in international markets and overseeing SPNI’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to ensure they meet legal and ethical standards.
Commenting on his promotion, Khosla said, “I am deeply honored to be appointed as General Counsel at SPNI. My journey here has been incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to continuing to work with our talented team. This role presents a unique opportunity to build on the strong legal foundation established under Ashok Nambissan's leadership. I am dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct and advancing SPNI's mission to deliver exceptional content and experiences to our audiences".