Deepak Oza

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About Deepak Oza

Deepak Oza, SVP & Head of FP & A at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), is an experienced financial executive. He excels at strategic financial planning, maximizing profitability, and leading high-performing teams. His expertise spans diverse industries, including broadcast media, e-commerce, power utilities, and pharmaceuticals Deepak's unique fusion of financial acumen and business insight drives his ability to evaluate and conceptualize organic and inorganic growth initiatives (M&A), successfully navigate high-stakes content acquisition deals (such as IPL, BCCI, and other major sports rights), and equip executive leadership with critical financial intelligence As a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and a CMA UK Finalist, Deepak has a proven track record of success in complex financial environments. He was instrumental in Sony's $385M acquisition of TEN Sports from Zee, where he oversaw due diligence (FDD & CDD), secured regulatory approvals, and managed post-merger integration. Furthermore, he made significant contributions to the proposed $10Bn Sony-Zee merger, guiding it from its inception through the pre-integration phase Deepak's core competencies include- Strategic Planning & Forecasting (Annual Operating Plans, Long-Range Planning)- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Integration - Due Diligence & Integration - Management Accounting & Analysis - Financial Modeling & Analysis (Business Cases, ROI analysis)- Content Acquisition & Rights Management - Executive Reporting & MIS -Team Leadership & Development