Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has appointed Sibaji Biswas as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective from the first week of January 2025. In this position, Biswas will oversee SPNI’s financial strategy, planning, and corporate finance.
His role will largely focus on driving operational efficiency and supporting growth across the company’s multi-channel and digital platforms.
Previously, Biswas was associated with Syngene International, a subsidiary of the Biocon Group, as its CFO and executive director. He joined the company in the year 2019. During his five-year tenure, the company’s revenues doubled, and its market cap nearly tripled. He also spearheaded initiatives in supply chain and digital transformation, optimising operations, enhancing efficiencies, and ensuring the business was prepared for future demands.
Biswas brings over two decades of experience in financial leadership and strategic transformation. Known for his ability to foster growth and implement innovative solutions, he has a strong record of achievements.
Biswas’s extensive experience includes a 12-year career at Vodafone, where he held key roles such as CFO of Vodafone Romania, EVP of corporate development, and head of procurement. As a member of Vodafone’s senior leadership team, he also contributed to strategic growth in India and other international markets.
Before joining Vodafone, Biswas served as head-corporate finance, Hutchison India, in the year 2005. In this capacity, he worked with the top leadership to shape finance strategies that fuelled the company’s expansion.
Gaurav Banerjee, managing director and CEO of SPNI, expressed his enthusiasm for Biswas’s appointment. He admits that Biswas’s “financial expertise and strategic vision make him an excellent addition to SPNI’s leadership team.” He believes, “His experience in enhancing operational efficiency and navigating complex financial environments will be invaluable as we build our brand and elevate the viewer experience. We are eager for his contributions as we enter this new phase of growth.”
