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Disney Hotstar Chief Sajith Sivanandan Steps Down Amid Reliance Merger
- 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
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