Ritesh Khosla appointed as General Counsel of Sony Pictures Networks India

Ritesh Khosla has been appointed as General Counsel of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) with effect from September 1, 2024..Khosla succeeds Ashok Nambissan, who is retiring from the company.Reflecting on his appointment, Khosla said in a press release,"I am deeply honoured to become General Counsel at SPNI. My journey here has been incredibly enriching, and I am eager to continue working with our talented team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build on the strong legal foundation established under Ashok Nambissan's leadership. I am committed to upholding the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct and advancing SPNI's mission to deliver exceptional content and experiences to our audiences.".Khosla graduated from the Department of Laws, Punjab University in 2003. He began his career as a practising lawyer in a law firm before joining SPNI. He has been serving as Deputy General Counsel for the past six years.With over two decades of experience, his areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures (JVs), regulatory frameworks, compliance, corporate governance, litigation and intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement..In his new role, Khosla will oversee SPNI's Corporate Relations, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Secretarial and Standards & Practices functions. He will provide risks and legal guidance, manage the company's legal risks and serve as the company's Ombudsperson. He will report directly to the Managing Director & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India..Aside from his core duties, Khosla will lead initiatives to enhance SPNI's compliance framework, especially in digital and intellectual property rights. He will also strengthen the company's legal infrastructure in international markets and oversee SPNI's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives..Follow Bar and Bench channel on WhatsAppDownload the Bar and Bench Mobile app for instant access to the latest legal news.