Sagar Kadam exits Sony Pictures Networks India after four-year digital run

Mumbai: Sagar Kadam has stepped down from Sony Pictures Networks India, closing a four-year chapter during which he played a central role in driving partnerships, growth and monetisation for the network’s digital business, SonyLIV.

Kadam joined Sony Pictures Networks India in 2021 as associate vp, partnerships, growth and monetisation, digital business. In the role, he led subscription revenue growth for SonyLIV, building distribution and alliance-led business models across telcos, banks, isps, connected devices, ecommerce platforms, fintechs, wallets, gifting and loyalty ecosystems.

In a note marking his exit, Kadam described the stint as one defined by learning, challenge and professional growth, thanking leaders, colleagues and partners for the trust and collaboration that shaped the journey.

With over 18 years in digital media and entertainment, Kadam has built a career spanning business development, revenue management, partnerships and content-led growth. Before Sony, he held senior roles at Zee Entertainment Enterprises, where he served as associate director, partnerships, growth and monetisation for ZEE5.

Earlier, he spent nearly nine years at Shemaroo Entertainment, rising through the ranks from business development manager to associate director. His career also includes stints at i-Free and Enable Mobile Technologies, giving him deep exposure to mobile content, alliances and early-stage digital ecosystems.

Kadam is an MBA in marketing and is known for building scalable businesses from the ground up, with a strong focus on partnerships-led growth.

As SonyLIV sharpens its next phase of expansion, Kadam moves on carrying both momentum and goodwill. Four years on, the chapter closes cleanly. The next one is clearly already loading.