Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Mukund Acharya as chief technology officer, effective 19 June 2025.

Acharya moves from JioStar where he served as head of engineering. He will report to Gaurav Banerjee, managing director and CEO, SPNI. He will also work closely with the leadership of Sony LIV to support its next phase of platform evolution and growth.

In his new role, Acharya will spearhead the company’s consolidated technology portfolio, encompassing the Enterprise Technology Group (ETG), LIV technology, and Broadcast Operations and Network Engineering (BONE). 

He will be responsible for driving SPNI’s digital transformation agenda, fostering innovation, and ensuring strategic alignment between business goals and technology initiatives across the network’s linear and digital platforms.

Banerjee said, “Mukund’s proven leadership in technology-led transformation makes him an invaluable addition to our team. As we expand our digital and broadcast capabilities, his role will be critical in aligning our technology roadmap with our vision for growth and innovation.”

In the past, Acharya has worked with InMobi, Riverbed Technology and Yahoo, among others,