Mumbai: In a significant leadership transition, Ishan Chatterjee has been appointed Chief Executive – Sports at JioStar, replacing Sanjog Gupta. The move signals a bold step forward in JioStar’s ambition to redefine digital sports experiences and drive scale across content, commerce, and fan engagement.
Ishan’s elevation follows a highly successful stint as Chief Business Officer – Sports Revenue, SMB & Creators, during which he led JioHotstar’s monetization strategy, including a standout performance during the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). His leadership was instrumental in delivering record-breaking viewership and commercial outcomes for the platform.
Having joined JioCinema as Chief Revenue Officer in August 2024, Ishan quickly took on broader responsibilities across the JioStar ecosystem. In his new role, he will lead the full sports vertical across strategy, rights, programming, partnerships, monetization, and operations. He will continue to report to Kiran Mani and work on key transformation initiatives and stakeholder relationships.
Ishan brings over two decades of experience across digital media, consulting, and FMCG. He previously served as Managing Director of YouTube India, where he was a key force behind the platform’s growth in reach, revenue, and creator engagement. His 13-year career at Google saw him hold several senior leadership roles across EMEA and APAC, contributing to Google’s international expansion.
Earlier in his career, Ishan held positions at McKinsey & Company and Hindustan Unilever, grounding him in core business strategy and brand execution. A graduate of The Wharton School and St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, he combines academic rigor with operational excellence.
As CEO – Sports, Ishan will now shape the future of sports for JioStar—overseeing everything from rights acquisitions and live content innovation to monetization and fan ecosystem development. The appointment underscores JioStar’s commitment to building a digitally led, immersive sports experience for audiences across India and beyond.
