Dhruv Dhawan to head digital growth for emerging clients at JioStar

Dhawan was earlier Head of Ad Sales at Disney+ Hotstar

by e4m Staff
Published: Nov 15, 2024 7:16 AM | 1 min read

As part of the newly announced leadership team for JioStar, JioCinema and Disney Hotstar's newly combined content and media juggernaut, Dhruv Dhawan will head digital growth for mid-tier and emerging clients with a regional focus.

At Disney+ Hotstar, where he had served as Head of Ad Sales, Dhawan has played a key role in shaping the platform’s ad strategy, leveraging innovative solutions and data-driven insights to enhance audience engagement and maximise revenue. He is responsible for delivering ad revenue for Disney+ Hotstar which includes Sales, Agency Partnerships, Strategy, Measurement & Ad Tech Solutions, Creative Works as well as Ad Operations.

Prior to Disney+Hotstar, Dhawan has had previous stints at Google, Airtel, and Accenture, testament to his expertise and depth of knowledge in all things digital, and ensuring his effectiveness at the newly formed JioStar. He holds an MBA from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management and an engineering degree from Pune University.

His extensive knowledge and strategic vision will be invaluable in evaluating candidates who are reshaping revenue models across sectors at the upcoming e4m Revenue Leaders 40Under40 Awards where he will serve as a jury member in helping identify and celebrate the next crop of industry leaders in the dynamic advertising and media landscape.