Sajith Sivanandan, a seasoned executive with a proven track record in the digital and media industry, has been appointed as the President of Jio Mobile Digital Services at Jio Platforms. This appointment marks a strategic move by Jio to strengthen its digital ecosystem and expand its offerings with cutting-edge AI-driven solutions.
Sivanandan comes with a rich professional background, including a notable tenure of over 14 years at Google. At Google, he led the Next Billion Users Initiative and managed Google Pay operations across the Asia Pacific region. In 2022, he transitioned to Disney+ Hotstar as the head of the platform, where he played a critical role in driving growth and innovation.
His tenure at Disney+ Hotstar concluded in December 2024, following Disney’s decision to merge Star India with Reliance Industries’ Viacom18. This merger paved the way for his transition to Jio Platforms, where he will now focus on developing transformative digital services to enhance user engagement and deliver scalable solutions.
With Sivanandan’s extensive experience in digital platforms, payments, and consumer engagement, Jio aims to further solidify its position as a leader in India’s digital services space. His appointment reflects Jio’s commitment to leveraging global expertise to innovate and redefine the future of digital connectivity.
This development is seen as a significant step in Jio’s ongoing efforts to integrate technology and AI into its service offerings, aligning with its vision of creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem for its millions of users