Former Disney+ Hotstar head Sajith Sivanandan joins Jio Mobile Digital Services

Former Disney+ Hotstar head Sajith Sivanandan has been appointed President of Jio Mobile Digital Services at Jio Platforms.

He will lead the development of AI-driven digital services for Jio Mobile, focusing on enhancing user experience and scaling digital solutions.

Sivanandan served as the head of Disney+ Hotstar from October 2022 to December 2024.


He managed the platform's strategy, growth, and product development, helping it remain a major player in India’s streaming market.

He stepped down in October 2024 after Disney’s merger of Star India with Reliance Industries' Viacom18.

Earlier, he worked at Google, Star TV, The Gallup Organization, and Affle UK, where he gained experience in digital media, business strategy, and analytics.

Sivanandan spent 15 years at Google, holding key roles in India and the Asia Pacific region.

Between October 2018 and September 2022, he served as the Managing Director and Business Head for Google Pay and Next Billion User Initiatives.