SINGAPORE (Feb 26, 2026) — JioStar has officially appointed industry veteran Amit Malhotra as its Head of International Business, signaling the company’s ambition to become a globally relevant entertainment powerhouse.
Global Growth Strategy
Malhotra, who joined the organization this week, will be based in Singapore. According to an internal memo, his mandate includes:
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Global Vision: Articulating a strategy to position international markets as key contributors to JioStar’s enterprise growth.
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Market Expansion: Leading new launches and building high-impact partnerships across overseas markets.
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Innovation: Accelerating localized innovation to establish JioStar as a category-defining brand outside of India.
A Powerhouse Resume
Malhotra brings decades of top-tier experience in the streaming and media landscape:
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Warner Media: Most recently served as Managing Director for direct-to-consumer platforms across India, SE Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
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The Walt Disney Company: Spent 17 years in senior management, notably serving as the Regional Lead for Disney+ in Southeast Asia.
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Advisory Roles: He remains an advisor to Affinity Equity and Emtek Group, and chairs the Advisory Committee for the School of Design and Media at Nanyang Polytechnic.
Strategic Context
The appointment of a Singapore-based leader with deep ties to Disney and Warner Media suggests that JioStar is prioritizing Southeast Asia and broader international territories as its next major frontier for subscriber growth.
