Dhruv Dhawan Appointed Head of Digital Growth at JioStar

Dhruv Dhawan has joined the leadership team at JioStar, the new joint venture between JioCinema and Disney Hotstar, where he will spearhead digital growth for mid-tier and emerging clients with a regional focus. This marks another milestone in Dhawan’s career, following his influential role at Disney+ Hotstar, where he played a pivotal part in driving ad sales and formulating strategies to boost revenue.

During his time at Disney+ Hotstar, Dhawan was responsible for a wide range of initiatives, including sales, agency partnerships, strategy, and ad technology solutions. His strategic approach helped the platform enhance its audience engagement and maximize revenue through innovative and data-driven advertising solutions.

Dhawan brings a wealth of experience from leading digital initiatives at companies such as Google, Airtel, and Accenture. His background in both technology and business will support JioStar’s goals of expanding its reach and increasing revenue. He holds an MBA from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management and an engineering degree from Pune University.

Additionally, Dhawan will contribute his expertise as a jury member at the e4m Revenue Leaders 40Under40 Awards, where he will help recognize the next generation of leaders in the advertising and media industries. His ability to evaluate emerging trends and industry talent will be key in identifying and celebrating innovative leaders.