# Bhav Singh

> Bhavneet (Bhav) Singh is the London-based co-founder and CEO of Sandbox Group, established with Abhi Arya in 2015. Previously a Pearson English chief executive and Viacom emerging markets executive, he has built a career expanding media and learning businesses internationally. He also serves on the boards of GB Group and BBC Commercial.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Sandbox Group
- **Organizations:** Sandbox Group, GB Group plc, BBC Commercial, Pearson English, Viacom International Media Networks, Manchester United, IMG, Discovery Communications, World Economic Forum
- **Education:** MBA, International Business, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester
- **Known for:** Co-founded Sandbox Group in 2015., Helped expand Viacom brands across emerging markets, including MTV and Nickelodeon., Led Pearson English and Informal Learning.

## Career timeline

- **1997-2001** — Worked in sales at Discovery Communications.
- **2001-2002** — Director of Sales and Business Development at IMG.
- **2004-2012** — Worked at Viacom International Media Networks, ultimately as Managing Director and Executive Vice President of Emerging Markets.
- **2009** — Nominated as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.
- **2012-2014** — President and CEO of Pearson English and Informal Learning.
- **2015** — Co-founded Sandbox with Abhi Arya; Sandbox acquired Pearson’s Family Education Network.
- **2019** — Sandbox gained a majority stake in Hopster; Singh was named chairman.
- **2021** — Sandbox acquired Fingerprint and formed Sandbox Kids; Singh joined the GB Group board in November.
- **2022** — Sandbox acquired PlayKids, including Leiturinha. Singh joined BBC Commercial’s board.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Sandbox Group in 2015.
- Helped expand Viacom brands across emerging markets, including MTV and Nickelodeon.
- Led Pearson English and Informal Learning.
- Named in the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech 2018.
- Nominated as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2009.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Sandbox announced PlayKids Learning distribution partnerships with Disney+ Perks in Brazil and Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel in Mexico.
- **2026-05** — Sandbox launched PlayKids Learning on Prime Video in Canada with English and French programming.

## Links

- Website: https://sbxgroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/bhav-singh-3417081

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Last updated: 2026-10-22