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Jio Platforms hires ex-CEO of Disney+ Hotstar to lead AI

Reliance Industries’ Jio Platforms has named Sajith Sivanandan as president of its Jio Mobile digital services division.

Sivanandan, the former CEO of Disney+ Hotstar, will lead the development of AI-based digital services for Jio Mobile.

With over 15 years of experience at Google, Sivanandan held leadership roles, including managing director for Google Malaysia and business head for India and Asia Pacific.

This appointment supports Jio Platforms’ focus on enhancing its digital offerings.

Recent Jio Platforms developments

Timeline
20-Jan-2025 💱 Jio platforms joins crypto space with JioCoin launch
  • JioCoin launched on Polygon blockchain
  • Integration into JioSphere reported by users
13-Aug-2020 💰 Jio Platforms continues to take the lead in Asian fundraising in July
  • Asia raised over $19B in funding in July
  • Jio Platforms secured $4.5B from Google
13-Jul-2020 🚀 Jio Platforms snaps up $97m from Qualcomm
  • Jio Platforms gets $97M from Qualcomm for 0.15% stake
  • Funds will boost 5G infrastructure rollout in India
19-Jun-2020 💰 Jio Platforms welcomes $1.5 billion from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund
  • Jio secures $1.5B from Saudi Arabia’s PIF.
  • Investment boosts Jio’s total funding to $15.2B.
16-Jun-2020 💰 Jio Platforms raises nearly $14b in 2 months
  • Jio raises $13.7B in two months
  • Major investments from Facebook, Silver Lake, and others

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