Ravi Ahuja Promoted to President and COO of Sony Pictures Entertainment
The move positions Ahuja as a key figure in the company's future, signaling a succession plan for current leadership.
- Ravi Ahuja has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment, effective April 1.
- Ahuja's promotion is seen as a step in succession planning for when Tony Vinciquerra, current SPE Chairman and CEO, decides to retire.
- Ahuja will retain his role as Chairman of Sony Pictures Television and continue to report directly to Vinciquerra.
- Under Ahuja's leadership, Sony Pictures Television has seen significant growth, including the expansion of global production capabilities and the success of franchises like 'The Boys,' 'Outlander,' and 'Cobra Kai.'
- Ahuja's strategic moves in mergers and acquisitions have bolstered Sony's position in the entertainment industry, including acquisitions of Industrial Media, Pixomondo, and Bad Wolf.