By A Correspondent

BBC Worldwide India has announced two personnel changes to up the ante of its production business in India. Soniya Kulkarni, in addition to her creative head position, has been tasked with the job of business development. In her newly minted role of Creative and Business Head, Productions, India, she will lead the charge in winning new business while continuing to oversee the productions and creative teams. Deepali Handa has been promoted to Commercial Head, Productions, India. She continues to oversee BBC Worldwide India’s non-fiction production and production accounts as well as operational performance.

Both will continue to report to Myleeta Aga, SVP and GM, South & South East Asia.

“BBC Worldwide already enjoys a reputation as a leading producer in India, making high quality and popular fiction and non-scripted content,” said Aga.  “I am confident that their efforts, vision and creative force will enhance BBC Worldwide’s strategic growth and business here.”