Zee Entertainment Appoints Sangeeta Shetty as Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) names industry veteran Sangeeta Shetty as Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary to strengthen corporate governance and risk management framework.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) has announced the appointment of Sangeeta Shetty as its Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary, effective November 2, 2026. In her new leadership role, Sangeeta will focus on elevating the company's governance framework, maintaining regulatory compliance standards, and driving meaningful shareholder engagement as ZEE advances its long-term growth objectives.
Sangeeta will operate out of the company’s headquarters in Mumbai and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Punit Goenka.
Fortifying Governance and Strategic Value Creation
With over two decades of corporate secretarial and compliance experience across listed firms, capital market transactions, and board governance, Sangeeta brings deep institutional knowledge to ZEE's leadership team. Working closely with the CEO and executive leadership, she will embed robust internal controls and enterprise risk management practices designed to reinforce transparency, institutional resilience, and long-term stakeholder trust.
Leadership Perspectives on the Strategic Move
Commenting on the executive update, Punit Goenka, Chief Executive Officer, ZEEL, emphasized the role of strong governance in sustainable growth:
"At 'Z', strong governance and utmost levels of transparency across our operations form the bedrock of sustainable growth and stakeholder confidence. As we continue to execute our strategic priorities, it is imperative that we further enhance our regulatory and risk management capabilities. Sangeeta's extensive experience and deep understanding of the regulatory and business landscape will be instrumental in strengthening the Company's resilience and enhancing its institutional capabilities for the future. I would also like to thank Ashish Agarwal for his valuable contribution to the Company, and I wish him all the luck and success."
Speaking on her appointment, Sangeeta Shetty, Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary, ZEEL, stated:
"'Z' has always demonstrated a strong culture anchored in integrity, transparency and sound governance practices. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to further strengthen the compliance framework and support the Company's long-term strategic objectives while creating sustainable value for all stakeholders."
Proven Industry Track Record
Prior to joining ZEEL, Sangeeta was associated with Abbott India Limited. Her extensive background spans corporate leadership roles at prominent organizations, including Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, Aditya Birla Money, Edelweiss Group, Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSEI), and Angel One.
She succeeds Ashish Agarwal, who led the corporate secretarial function at ZEEL for over seven years and is moving on to pursue opportunities outside the organization.