India’s Locomotive Global strengthens leadership team with two appointments

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Indian prodco Locomotive Global Media (LGM) has appointed Anup Thanvi as coordinating producer and Pearl Gill as head of production.

Sunder Aaron

Thanvi will be responsible for developing a creative vision for the company’s upcoming projects, scouting for new ideas and creative talent, developing scripts for series and films, creating pitch material for projects, and cultivating relationships within the media and entertainment industry.

Prior to joining LGM, Thanvi worked as a creative producer at Mumbai-based prodco The Story Ink. In his previous roles, he also worked as a producer for media channels and streaming platforms including Channel V, Disney+ Hotstar and AltBalaji.

As head of production, Gill will be responsible for building out the company’s production expertise, culminating in launching LGM’s line production services offerings for outside producers.

She will lead and manage all aspects of production for LGM projects, beginning with development and carrying all the way through to project delivery.

Gill brings with her 10 years of industry experience. She has worked as an exec producer, line producer and production executive on films and series including Shakuntala Devi, Kaun Banegi Shekharwati and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Sunder Aaron, co-founder, and principal of LGM, said: “The announcement is a strategic step towards preparing LGM for its next phase of growth. We are delighted to welcome Anup and Pearl to our leadership team. I expect them both to play key roles in the company’s future as we continue to build scale and quality.”