Indian American Ravi Ahuja Named CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment

New York, NY, October 3, 2024: In a landmark announcement, Sony Group Corporation has appointed Indian American Ravi Ahuja as the new President and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), effective January 2, 2025. Ahuja, who currently serves as SPE’s Chairman of Global Television Studios and President and COO, will succeed Tony Vinciquerra, who will step down from his role but remain in an advisory position as non-executive Chairman until December 2025.

Reporting directly to Sony Group Corporation Chairman and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida and Sony Group Corporation President Hiroki Totoki, Ahuja is expected to further Sony Pictures’ legacy of innovation and creativity in an ever-evolving entertainment landscape.

“Since joining SPE in 2021, Ravi has been pivotal in guiding the company through unprecedented challenges in the media industry,” said Yoshida. “His leadership, coupled with his vast experience at some of the most successful entertainment companies, makes him the ideal candidate to take SPE into the future.”

Ahuja, a Harvard graduate, has a wealth of experience in entertainment management, having previously held executive roles at Walt Disney Television and Fox Networks Group. During his time at Sony Pictures, he oversaw the production of hit television series like The Crown, Better Call Saul, and The Last of Us, and spearheaded several mergers and acquisitions that strengthened the company’s portfolio.

Speaking on his new role, Ahuja expressed gratitude for the opportunity. “This is a special place—an iconic studio with a rich 100-year history of storytelling. Thanks to Tony’s remarkable leadership, we are set up for even greater success in the years to come,” said Ahuja.

Ahuja’s ascension to the top role at Sony Pictures is also seen as a reflection of the increasing representation of Indian Americans in leadership positions within global corporations. His journey from overseeing business operations at Disney to leading Sony Pictures speaks to the growing influence of the Indian American community in shaping global industries.

As Sony Pictures enters a new era under Ravi Ahuja’s leadership, the Indian American community can take pride in his remarkable achievements and look forward to how he will further Sony’s global impact.

Cover photo credit: Sony Pictures website.

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