Leena Lele Dutta Stepping Down at SPNI

Leena Lele Dutta plans to step down as business head of the Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) kids’ and animation portfolio at the end of the fiscal year, with Ambesh Tiwari taking over.

Tiwari, who recently joined Sony YAY! as business operations head, has extensive experience across Star India, Life OK and Zee Entertainment, where he played a role in launching Zee Kerala and Zee Punjabi.

Dutta will collaborate closely with Tiwari over the coming months to ensure a seamless transition.

“SPNI acknowledges Leena’s remarkable contributions to the business and extends its best wishes for her future endeavors,” a statement from the company said. “With Ambesh at the helm, SPNI is confident in Sony YAY!’s continued growth and success as it delivers exceptional entertainment for young audiences.”