Pocket Aces Announces Leadership Transition as Vinay Pillai Elevated to CEO Amid Succession Plan
Saregama India Limited, a subsidiary of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, announced a structured leadership succession within its digital media company, Pocket Aces. The organizational changes are set to be effective on October 1, 2026.Aditi Shrivastava, Co-Founder and current MD & CEO of Pocket Aces, will transition from her executive role to take up a strategic position on the Company's Board of Directors. Concurrently, Vinay Pillai, who currently serves as Chief Business Officer (CBO), will be elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective October 1, 2026.
Since assuming the CEO role in 2021, Aditi Shrivastava has been instrumental in developing Pocket Aces into a leading digital entertainment company in India. Under her leadership, the company built key culture creation brands including FilterCopy, Dice Media, and Clout, culminating in its acquisition by Saregama in 2023.
The elevation of Vinay Pillai to CEO underscores Saregama's dedication to internal talent development. Mr. Pillai brings a six-year track record with the company, having contributed significantly to growing the creator management business Clout and serving as CBO at Pocket Aces. He is an alumnus of Columbia University and possesses consulting experience from Booz Allen Hamilton, alongside an entrepreneurial background gained from founding his streaming startup, Dekkho.
Pocket Aces continues to play a vital role in shaping the short form content, web series, and creator management landscape in India. The company will maintain its focus on creating content for young Indians through its direct-to-consumer channels and will collaborate with major advertisers and streaming platforms across the country. Additionally, Pocket Aces will serve as a critical marketing arm for Saregama's new and catalogue music offerings.
Saregama India Ltd., part of the RPSG Group, stands as one of India's leading Entertainment IP companies with roots dating back to 1902. The company manages a diverse portfolio spanning film and non-film music, digital series, television content, film production, short format content, artiste and influencer management, live events, and retail products such as Carvaan.
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