PwC India ropes in Navnit Nakra and Rajesh Sethi

PwC India has announced two major leadership appointments to boost its growth in the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) sector. Navnit Nakra joins as Partner and Leader – Technology Sector, and Rajesh Sethi takes on the role of Partner and Leader – Media, Sports and Entertainment. Together, they will help strengthen PwC India’s strategy, enhance client relationships, and deliver impactful solutions across the rapidly evolving TMT landscape.

Navnit Nakra brings over 20 years of experience spanning consumer technology, enterprise sales, digital payments, and e-commerce. He has held senior leadership roles, including India CEO at OnePlus. At PwC India, Navnit will focus on helping clients drive growth, expand market share, and adapt their business models, leveraging his deep understanding of how technology-led companies scale successfully.

Rajesh Sethi comes with more than 30 years of experience across media, sports, and financial services. He has led several global and Indian organisations, including serving as Global CEO of Ten Sports and Head of NBA India. With his strong expertise in digital business transformation, Rajesh will guide PwC India’s strategy for clients navigating the intersection of content, data, and technology.

“We’re delighted to welcome Navnit and Rajesh to PwC India,” said Arnab Basu, Partner and Leader – Clients & Industries, PwC India. “Their combined experience and leadership will be key in strengthening our TMT practice. Navnit’s strength in commercial strategy and ecosystem partnerships complements Rajesh’s proven ability to lead digital transformation across media, sports, and entertainment. Together, they bring the vision and execution skills needed to help our clients reimagine growth in a technology-driven world.”

Both leaders bring hands-on industry experience and a deep understanding of how high-growth companies operate. Their insights will help PwC India design more tailored, transformation-focused strategies that align with the unique challenges and opportunities in the tech, media, and entertainment sectors.

As part of its continued investment in the TMT practice, PwC India had earlier appointed Vinish Bawa as Partner and Leader – Telecom in 2024. Vinish has extensive experience in 5G, R&D, enterprise growth, and large-scale transformation. Before joining PwC, he was with Nokia Networks India, where he led Enterprise & Emerging Business across India, Nepal, and Bhutan, focusing on expanding sales beyond traditional telecom to sectors like government, defence, hyperscalers, and utilities.

These key appointments reflect PwC India’s commitment to building a strong, future-ready TMT leadership team — one that combines deep sector expertise, innovation, and strategic foresight to help clients stay ahead in an era of rapid digital disruption.

“With GenAI and digital infrastructure reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, the convergence of technology and media has never been stronger,” said Manpreet Singh Ahuja, Partner and Leader – Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT), PwC India. “Navnit brings deep expertise in consumer technology and ecosystem growth, while Rajesh brings strategic storytelling and content-led innovation. Along with Vinish in Telecom, they form a powerful leadership team that embodies PwC India’s vision to drive the next phase of growth across kal ka Bharat.”