Zee Entertainment appoints Sangeeta Shetty as its new Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary, effective November 2, 2026She brings over two decades of experience in corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Published: October 30, 2026, 8:05 PM IST
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Zee Entertainment (PC: Zee)
Zee Entertainment has announced the appointment of Sangeeta Shetty as its new Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary. The appointment marks a key leadership change at the media and entertainment company, with Shetty set to take charge of overseeing corporate compliance, governance and regulatory mattersThis appointment will be effective November 2, 2026, following the resignation of Ashish Aggarwal on October 29, 2026.
Sangeeta Shetty brings over two decades of experience
Sangeeta Shetty has over two decades of experience in corporate governance and regulatory complianceShe will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Punit Goenka and will work from the company’s headquarters in MumbaiHer appointment was recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration CommitteeIt was subsequently approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 30, 2026.
Sangeeta Shetty to focus on governance and compliance
In her new role, Sangeeta Shetty will strengthen the company’s governance framework, improve regulatory compliance, and enhance shareholder engagementThe company stated that these steps are in line with its future growth plans and aim to establish strong governance standards that promote transparency, accountability, and effective risk management.
Company CEO Punit Goenka said that strong governance and transparency are essential for sustainable growth and stakeholder trustHe added that Shetty’s extensive experience in managing compliance processes for listed companies will be helpful in strengthening the company’s institutional capabilities.
Sangeeta Shetty’s professional background
Sangeeta Shetty is a company secretary and an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS 18865)She specializes in areas such as the Companies Act 2013, SEBI (LODR), SAST, PIT, ICDR, and insider trading governanceShe has an excellent track record of creating enterprise compliance frameworks and ensuring error-free filings.
During his career, he has worked in several leading organizations including:
- Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
Ashish Agarwal resigns from Zee Entertainment
Ashish Aggarwal, after serving as Company Secretary of Zee Entertainment for over seven years, has resigned from his position due to personal reasonsThe company recognises his contributions to secretarial duties during his tenureThe company aims to improve its oversight mechanisms and move forward in the right direction in an ever-changing regulatory environment.
