Monica Shergill: The driving force behind Netflix India's evolving content landscape

Monika Shergill, Vice President - Content at Netflix India, has been nominated for the prestigious e4m Influencer of the Year 2023 honour

by e4m Desk
Published: Oct 28, 2024 1:04 PM | 2 min read

Monica Shergill, Vice President -Content, Netflix India, has been nominated for the prestigious e4m Influencer of the Year 2023 honour. The seventh edition of e4m Influencer of the Year will be held in December at a star-studded ceremony in Gurugram. The award honours visionaries who have transformed the industry and inspired the next level of growth while progressively using innovative technology.

Monica Shergill is known for her innovative vision and strategic leadership. She has played a key role in shaping Netflix India’s content strategy, driving the platform’s success in a competitive OTT landscape. Shergill’s work has focused on delivering high-quality, culturally resonant, and diverse programming, which has significantly bolstered Netflix’s position as a top streaming service in India. This nomination recognises her contributions to transforming India's digital entertainment sector and advancing the nation’s storytelling on a global platform.

In her role at Netflix India, she leads the development, creation and the acquisition of all Indian language content on the platform. Under her leadership, Netflix India has delivered several hit series and films. In her previous stints, Monika has led India programming for some of the leading networks - Star, Sony and Viacom18.

The e4m Influencer of the Year 2023 title is set to honour the individual who has made a significant impact in the marketing and advertising world. The nominees for this prestigious award represent a diverse group of creators, each excelling in their niche. These individuals have driven meaningful conversations and demonstrated transformational leadership qualities and achievements over the years.