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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sanjog Gupta set to to join ICC as CEO; Ishan Chatterjee elevated as CEO of JioStar Sports
Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports and Live Experiences at JioStar, is set to become the new Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The announcement was made by Uday Shankar in an internal email to employees, in which he expressed both surprise and pride at Gupta's departure. 'I would like to share with you that Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports and Live Experiences, will be moving on to pursue an exciting new opportunity. Personally, and professionally, it is as much a shock to me as it must be to most of you,' wrote Shankar. 'Sanjog has literally grown up with me over the last two decades and has been one of the most talented, creative, entrepreneurial and trusted colleagues and friends. For the company, he has been a man for all seasons.' Gupta's move to the ICC comes at a pivotal moment for international cricket, with the long format struggling to retain popularity even as T20 continues its explosive growth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Krampfadern und Besenreiser : Wenige kennen diesen "Höhle der Löwen-Tipp" Gesunde Apotheke Undo 'As much as I am saddened by this, I can't also not be proud because he is set to take over as the CEO of ICC,' Shankar added. 'This is one of the most important roles in the world of sports because cricket needs to be reset for the next leap globally and there isn't a better executive to do this.' His contributions span a wide range of marquee properties: from transforming the coverage and presentation of ICC World Cups and the Indian Premier League (IPL) to nurturing domestic leagues such as the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and the Indian Super League (ISL), as well as deepening the Indian connection with global events like the Premier League and Wimbledon. Live Events Stepping into Gupta's shoes is Ishan Chatterjee, who currently serves as Chief Business Officer – Sports. Chatterjee will now take over as Chief Executive – Sports and will be reporting to Kiran Mani, CEO- Digital. He will also work directly with Shankar on strategic priorities including sports transformation and stakeholder relationships.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'India's growing influence in sport is reflection of its growing significance on global stage': JioStar's Sanjog Gupta
Sanjog Gupta, CEO, Sports and Live Experiences, Jiostar Speaking at the APOS Fireside Chat in Bali, Sanjog Gupta, CEO - Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar, painted a compelling picture of India's rising global influence in sports, driven by an expanding digital economy and consumer-centric innovation. Gupta's remarks coincided with the release of IPL 2025: A Year of Firsts, a report that underscores the tournament's unprecedented scale, engagement, and monetisation. 'India's growing influence in sport is nothing but a reflection of India's growing significance on the global stage, driven by a strong consumption-oriented economy,' Gupta stated, positioning JioStar's work at the heart of this evolution. He revealed that IPL 2025 became the most monetised sporting event in Indian history, reaching 1.19 billion viewers across TV and digital platforms, and achieving historic peaks in ad revenue, subscription growth, and platform innovation. Bombay Sport Exchange Episode 1: Interview with Sanjog Gupta, CEO (Sports) at JioStar According to Gupta, JioStar's hybrid subscription model and personalised, accessible user journeys played a key role: 'Our mission wasn't to incrementally change the landscape—it was to completely shift how consumers perceive paying for content. Much like retail, we allow viewers to experience content freely, and then choose deeper engagement.' He emphasised that JioStar has invested over $500 million, beyond media rights, into technology, production, and marketing to grow the sports ecosystem in India, further noting the 3.5x viewership growth of the English Premier League on their platforms, and their long-term vision for kabaddi as a year-round, mainstream sport. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo With features like AI-generated highlights, VR streaming, voice search, MaxView 3.0, and inclusive additions like Indian Sign Language interpretation and audio descriptive commentary, IPL 2025 was reimagined for every screen, device, and fan. 'Live sports activate all four pillars of the digital media economy—attention, passion, affiliation, and action,' Gupta said. 'IPL 2025 wasn't just about numbers—it was about meaningful, emotional moments that moved millions.' As India's media ecosystem evolves, JioStar's innovations offer a blueprint for the future, where sports, entertainment, and technology blend into unforgettable, personalised experiences for fans and brands alike. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
