MUMBAI — Namita Jadhav, Vice President of Corporate Communications at JioStar, is moving on from the company after a successful tenure. Industry sources indicate her last working day will be April 1, 2026, as she currently serves her notice period.
Jadhav is a veteran in the media and entertainment sector, bringing over 25 years of experience in reputation management, policy communications, and crisis governance.
Career Highlights:
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JioStar Tenure: Most recently, she led Enterprise, Sports, and Policy communications. She was elevated to Vice President in November 2025, having previously served as Director within the same function.
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Disney Legacy: Before the formation of JioStar, Jadhav spent nearly 19 years at The Walt Disney Company (India). During her long tenure, she held multiple leadership roles across corporate communications and CSR, advising senior leadership through major transitions and regulatory scrutiny.
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Early Career: She began her journey in global communications at Weber Shandwick India, where she served as Group Head for seven years (2000–2007).
Strategic Impact:
At JioStar, Jadhav played a pivotal role in shaping the enterprise narrative during the high-stakes merger between Reliance’s Viacom18 and Disney Star. Her expertise was particularly critical in managing the communications for large-scale sports ecosystems and complex regulatory environments.
While her next professional move remains unknown, her departure marks the exit of another key legacy leader from the newly integrated media powerhouse.
