In a major leadership transition, Ishan Chatterjee has been appointed Chief Executive – Sports at JioStar, replacing Sanjog Gupta. The appointment marks a strategic leap in JioStar’s vision to redefine digital sports experiences and scale fan engagement, content, and commerce.
Ishan’s elevation follows a stellar tenure as Chief Business Officer – Sports Revenue, SMB & Creators, where he led JioHotstar’s monetization strategy and delivered record-breaking performance during IPL Season 18.
Since joining JioCinema as Chief Revenue Officer in August 2024, Ishan rapidly expanded his scope across the JioStar ecosystem. Now, as CEO – Sports, he will head the entire sports vertical, including strategy, rights acquisition, programming, partnerships, monetization, and operations, reporting to Kiran Mani.
With over 20 years of experience, Ishan’s background spans digital media, consulting, and FMCG. As former Managing Director of YouTube India, he played a critical role in expanding reach, revenue, and creator engagement. His 13-year stint at Google included leadership roles across EMEA and APAC, contributing to global expansion.
He also worked at McKinsey & Company and Hindustan Unilever, giving him a solid grounding in business strategy and brand execution. Ishan is an alumnus of The Wharton School and St. Stephen’s College, Delhi.
In his new role, Ishan will shape the future of sports at JioStar—from rights management and live content innovation to fan ecosystem development. This appointment reflects JioStar’s commitment to creating digitally immersive sports experiences for audiences in India and globally.
