Akansha Sahu

Akansha Sahu currently serves as the Head of Strategy at GrainCorp, a position held since September 2025. Previously, Akansha was the Head of Corporate Strategy at Southern Cross Austereo from 2018 to 2025, where significant achievements included leading a six-year digital transformation strategy that resulted in the successful launch of the LiSTNR digital streaming platform, capturing a substantial market share and generating over $40 million in digital audio revenue. Akansha's previous roles at Network18 Media & Investments Limited included Manager of Corporate Development and various positions in corporate strategy, where responsibilities involved launching a branded content business and negotiating multi-million dollar deals. Prior experience includes a role at The Walt Disney Company focused on revenue and distribution strategy, and early experience as an Analyst at PwC. Akansha holds an MBA in Strategy and Leadership from the Indian School of Business, has completed an Executive Ready Program from Women & Leadership Australia, and has an M.B.A. from SDA Bocconi along with a B.A. Honors in Economics from Delhi University.