Before joining the entertainment industry, Ahuja worked in investment banking and at
McKinsey & Company. In 1999, he joined
Virgin Entertainment Group, where he later served as Chief Financial Officer.
Fox Networks Group In 2007, Ahuja joined
Fox Networks Group and in 2016 he became the company's CFO, overseeing finance, business development, and strategy for divisions including
Fox Broadcasting,
Fox Sports,
FX,
National Geographic, and regional networks across Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Walt Disney Television Following
The Walt Disney Company's acquisition of
21st Century Fox in 2019, Ahuja was named President of Business Operations and CFO of
Walt Disney Television. During his tenure, he managed integration efforts across
ABC,
Hulu Originals,
FX,
Freeform,
Disney Channel, and
National Geographic. Ahuja left Disney in November 2020.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony Pictures Television (2021–2024) Ahuja joined
SPE in March 2021 as Chairman of Global Television Studios. During that time, he led the acquisition of UK-based production company
Bad Wolf in December 2021, and of
Industrial Media, producer of shows including
American Idol,
90 Day Fiancé and
So You Think You Can Dance, in March 2022, as well as
VFX company
Pixomondo in October 2022. Ahuja also oversaw the sale of mobile games unit GSN Mobile Games to
Scopely in October 2021. In March 2024, he was promoted to President and COO of SPE. In this capacity, he oversaw day-to-day operations and the entire production slate of
Sony Pictures Television, including scripted and unscripted content across U.S. and international markets. Ahuja also established the Sony Pictures Experiences division that year following the acquisition of
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in June 2024.
CEO of Sony Pictures (2025–present) In October 2024, Ahuja was announced as the new President and CEO of
SPE, succeeding
Tony Vinciquerra, a role he took on from January 2025. As CEO, he is responsible for the full scope of SPE's film and television businesses. Ahuja served on the
Roku board of directors since 2013, resigning in March 2025 to focus fully on his expanded role at SPE. == Philanthropy ==