Sony Pictures appoints journalist Gaurav Laghate as head of PR and Corporate Communication
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has appointed Gaurav Laghate as its new Head of PR and Corporate Communications, effective September 2025.
In this role, he will lead the Company’s communications strategy, with a focus on enhancing SPNI’s corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement across businesses, the company announced.
Laghate will report directly to Gaurav Banerjee, MD and CEO of SPNI, who expressed excitement to have him on board as the company aims to “strengthen our position as a leading content powerhouse”.
Banerjee said Laghate’s “deep domain knowledge and strategic perspective make him a valuable addition to our leadership team.”
The MD-cum-CEO also expressed confidence that Laghate’s transition from a journalist to a communications leader will bring a unique perspective on how we shape our narrative and engage with multiple stakeholders.
With over 17-years of experience in journalism, Laghate was Senior Editor and Head of the Consumer Bureau at Mint, where he extensively covered the media and entertainment sector spanning linear and OTT platforms along with covering regulatory affairs and the advertising sector. (BVI)
