MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment Television, India's No. 2 general entertainment television channel, has recently appointed Anjani Kumar as Vice-President - Human Resources.

Kumar's key responsibilities will include building up and enhancing the existing HR systems and processes within the organization, so as to make them support the business objectives. His primary focus will be in implementing various employment engagement initiatives to facilitate a healthy and productive work environment for Sony, according to an official release.

Announcing Anjani's appointment, Kunal DasGupta, Chief Executive Officer, Sony Entertainment Television, said, "Anjani's credentials, combined with his expertise in human resource management will enhance productivity amongst our man power across levels, thus ensuring quality performance and products taking the channels programming to greater heights. It is good to have Anjani on board and we wish him luck in all his endeavours here."

An XLRI graduate, Kumar started his career with a two year spell at Blow Plast, following which he did a short stint with Whirlpool India, and a four year stint with ICI India Limited as Business HR Manager. Prior to joining Sony, Kumar was working with GE Capital International Services as Assistant Vice President - Human Resources.