Amit Malhotra, Head of International Business at JioStar, is leading the company’s expansion beyond India across its enterprise business, television networks and streaming platform JioHotstar. Based in Singapore, Malhotra brings more than 25 years of global experience across streaming, digital media, content distribution and international market development.

In his current role, Malhotra is responsible for expanding JioStar’s international footprint through strategic partnerships, platform launches and new market development. His mandate covers content sales and distribution, the expansion of JioStar’s direct-to-consumer streaming service JioHotstar and the development of its white-labelled streaming technology business.

Malhotra’s role involves identifying new markets and building them into drivers of enterprise growth by combining technology, content and an understanding of local market dynamics. His focus includes creating opportunities for JioStar across international territories while adapting its businesses and platforms to the requirements of individual markets.

Before joining JioStar, Malhotra served as Senior Advisor to Emtek Group in Indonesia and Asia Equity Partners. He also founded Liven Asia, where he led the company’s regional expansion from the ground up.

Malhotra has held senior leadership positions across some of the global media industry’s leading companies. He served as Managing Director – HBO Max for India and Southeast Asia at WarnerMedia, where he was involved in the company’s streaming operations across the region.

Prior to WarnerMedia, Malhotra spent 17 years with The Walt Disney Company in various leadership roles. During his tenure, he played a key role in launching and operating streaming services across the region, including Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar and Hotstar.

He also led content sales and distribution for Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer and International business across India, Southeast Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East. His experience across both content and technology-led businesses has positioned him to oversee JioStar’s international expansion across multiple areas of its global operations.

With JioStar continuing to build its presence outside India, Malhotra’s mandate spans content distribution, streaming, technology partnerships and new market development, with a focus on taking the company’s entertainment and technology offerings to international audiences.