In a strategic move to accelerate its vision for the future of digital sports, JioStar has announced the appointment of Ishan Chatterjee as Chief Executive Officer – Sports. He succeeds Sanjog Gupta and will lead the company’s sports vertical with a focus on redefining content, commerce, and fan engagement across platforms.
Ishan’s appointment marks a pivotal moment in JioStar’s journey to deliver innovative and immersive sports experiences to audiences in India and globally. His promotion comes on the back of a stellar tenure as Chief Business Officer – Sports Revenue, SMB & Creators, where he led JioHotstar’s monetization efforts during the landmark 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), achieving record-breaking viewership and commercial success.
Since joining JioCinema as Chief Revenue Officer in August 2024, Ishan has rapidly expanded his leadership across the JioStar ecosystem. In his new role, he will oversee the complete sports portfolio, including rights strategy, programming, partnerships, monetization, and operations. He will report directly to Kiran Thomas and work closely with Akash Ambani on strategic transformation initiatives and stakeholder relationships.
Ishan Chatterjee brings over 20 years of experience across digital media, consulting, and FMCG sectors. Prior to JioStar, he served as Managing Director of YouTube India, playing a key role in driving growth across reach, revenue, and creator engagement. Over a 13-year tenure at Google, he held several senior leadership roles across EMEA and APAC, contributing significantly to the company’s global expansion.
He began his career at McKinsey & Company and Hindustan Unilever, gaining strong foundations in business strategy and brand building. A graduate of The Wharton School and St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Ishan brings a unique blend of strategic vision and operational depth to his new role.
As Chief Executive – Sports, Ishan Chatterjee will be at the helm of JioStar’s efforts to build a next-generation, digitally powered sports ecosystem that elevates live content, drives monetization, and deepens fan engagement across every touchpoint.
This leadership transition reinforces JioStar’s commitment to shaping the future of sports through innovation, technology, and scale.
