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Disney Hotstar Chief Sajith Sivanandan Steps Down Amid Reliance Merger

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-25T08:59:04.090124+05:30

- **Sajith Sivanandan**, head of Disney's Hotstar in India, has resigned amid the ongoing integration with Reliance's media assets. - His departure follows the decision to consolidate all live sports streaming on the **Disney+ Hotstar** platform. - The move marks a significant leadership change as Disney and Reliance work to integrate their **$8.5 Bn merged media operations**. - Sivanandan had a 15-year tenure at Google before spending over two years at Disney+ Hotstar. - The merger will create India's largest entertainment company, potentially reaching over **750 Mn users**. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/disney-hotstar-head-sajith-sivanandan-resigns/)

Sajith Sivanandan, head of Disney's Hotstar in India, has resigned amid the ongoing integration with Reliance's media assets.
His departure follows the decision to consolidate all live sports streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar platform.
The move marks a significant leadership change as Disney and Reliance work to integrate their $8.5 Bn merged media operations.
Sivanandan had a 15-year tenure at Google before spending over two years at Disney+ Hotstar.
The merger will create India's largest entertainment company, potentially reaching over 750 Mn users.

Source: Inc42