Singapore: JioStar has announced the appointment of Amit Malhotra as Head of International Business, marking a strategic push to accelerate its overseas growth ambitions. Malhotra, who joined the organisation this week, will be based in Singapore and tasked with shaping JioStar’s long-term international trajectory and positioning it as a globally relevant, category-defining entertainment company.
In his new role, Malhotra will articulate and execute the company’s vision across international markets, positioning them as key contributors to enterprise growth. His mandate spans leading market launches, forging high-impact partnerships and driving innovation across overseas territories, including white-labelling opportunities and direct market entries.
Operating with joint accountability to JioStar’s leadership, Malhotra will work at the intersection of product, markets and external ecosystems. The role combines strategic architecture with hands-on execution to ensure differentiated consumer value across diverse geographies, as the company expands beyond its home market.
Malhotra brings more than two decades of global media and streaming experience. Most recently, he served as Managing Director for WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer platforms across India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Prior to joining WarnerMedia in 2021, he spent 17 years at The Walt Disney Company in multiple leadership roles, including Regional Lead for Disney+ in Southeast Asia.
Beyond his executive career, Malhotra is an advisor to Affinity Equity and Emtek Group. He also serves on the Board of Governors of Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore and chairs the Advisory Committee for the institution’s School of Design and Media.
The appointment underscores JioStar’s intent to scale its international footprint and build a stronger presence across key global entertainment markets.
