Sony Pictures Entertainment has named Man Jit Singh as President of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE). He will report to Michael Lynton, CEO, Sony Entertainment Inc, and Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment. Singh was till now serving as the CEO of Multi Screen Media, the operating company that manages Sony Pictures Television’s TV networks in India. He will continue as Non-Executive Chairman at MSM while transitioning to his new role. MSM’s COO N.P. Singh was earlier this week promoted as CEO.

“Man Jit is a savvy global executive with a long track record of success at Sony Pictures, having built our Indian TV channels into high-performance, high-margin businesses. I am confident in his vision for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and his ability to provide strong leadership for the division as the marketplace continues to evolve,” said Lynton.

At SPHE, Singh will continue the studio’s focus on reducing overhead costs, while growing high-margin businesses.

meenakshi.v@thehindu.co.in

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