Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) said Manu Wadhwa will transition from Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to Strategy Advisor, effective July 1, 2026. The company added it will initiate the search for a new CHRO, with further details to be announced in due course.
In her new role, Wadhwa will work closely with the leadership team on key strategic priorities, leveraging her institutional knowledge and experience in organisational transformation.
Wadhwa has spent seven years at SPNI, playing a key role in strengthening the company’s people and organisational agenda during a period of significant evolution. She aligned the people function more closely with business strategy, strengthened leadership capability, and modernised performance and rewards frameworks.
She also supported organisational change across phases of growth and transformation, including leadership transitions and structural realignment, while helping build a culture that balances performance with inclusion.
Prior to SPNI, Wadhwa held leadership roles at General Electric, American Express, and Coca-Cola, bringing a global perspective to her role.
Commenting on the development, Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, SPNI, said, “Manu has been an integral part of SPNI’s evolution over the past several years, helping strengthen both our organisational framework and culture. As we move into the next phase of our journey, her experience and perspective will continue to be valuable in her role as Strategy Advisor.”
Manu Wadhwa, CHRO, SPNI, said, “SPNI has been an incredibly meaningful part of my journey over the past several years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to its evolution during a period of significant change. As I transition into this new role, I look forward to continuing to work closely with the leadership team on strategic priorities and supporting the organisation’s next phase of growth.”
In her new role, Wadhwa will work closely with the leadership team on key strategic priorities, leveraging her institutional knowledge and experience in organisational transformation.
Wadhwa has spent seven years at SPNI, playing a key role in strengthening the company’s people and organisational agenda during a period of significant evolution. She aligned the people function more closely with business strategy, strengthened leadership capability, and modernised performance and rewards frameworks.
She also supported organisational change across phases of growth and transformation, including leadership transitions and structural realignment, while helping build a culture that balances performance with inclusion.
Prior to SPNI, Wadhwa held leadership roles at General Electric, American Express, and Coca-Cola, bringing a global perspective to her role.
Commenting on the development, Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, SPNI, said, “Manu has been an integral part of SPNI’s evolution over the past several years, helping strengthen both our organisational framework and culture. As we move into the next phase of our journey, her experience and perspective will continue to be valuable in her role as Strategy Advisor.”
Manu Wadhwa, CHRO, SPNI, said, “SPNI has been an incredibly meaningful part of my journey over the past several years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to its evolution during a period of significant change. As I transition into this new role, I look forward to continuing to work closely with the leadership team on strategic priorities and supporting the organisation’s next phase of growth.”
