Amit Malhotra Joins JioStar as Head of International Business

Most recently, he was the Managing Director of Warner Media's direct-to-consumer platforms in India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan

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Published: Feb 26, 2026 2:32 PM  | 1 min read
Amit Malhotra Takes Charge as JioStar's Head of International Business
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  • JioStar has appointed Amit Malhotra as the new Head of International Business, effective this week, based in Singapore.
  • Malhotra will focus on defining international markets' roles in JioStar's growth, executing market strategies, and driving innovation overseas.
  • He will also continue his advisory roles with Affinity Equity and Emtek Group, and serve on the Board of Governors at Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore.
  • Prior to JioStar, Malhotra was Managing Director at WarnerMedia, overseeing streaming and direct-to-consumer operations in several Asian markets, and previously held a senior position at Disney.

Media and entertainment company JioStar has appointed industry veteran Amit Malhotra as its new Head of International Business. Malhotra joined the company this week and will be based in Singapore. He will be responsible for shaping JioStar’s international growth strategy and strengthening its position as a global entertainment brand, according to an internal company communication.

As per the communication, Malhotra’s role will focus on three key areas. These include defining the role of international markets in JioStar’s overall growth plans, executing the strategy across individual markets through expansion and strategic partnerships, and driving faster innovation across overseas markets.

Alongside his role at JioStar, Malhotra will continue to advise Affinity Equity and Emtek Group. He is also a member of the Board of Governors at Singapore’s Nanyang Polytechnic and serves as Chair of the Advisory Committee for the institution’s School of Design and Media.

Before joining JioStar, Malhotra served as Managing Director at WarnerMedia, where he led the company’s streaming and direct-to-consumer business across India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. He took on the role in 2021. Prior to WarnerMedia, Malhotra spent 17 years at Disney, where his last role was Regional Lead for Disney+ across Southeast Asia.

Published On: Feb 26, 2026 2:32 PM