{"id":7931,"date":"2025-08-25T20:12:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T20:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/25\/sajith-sivanandan-named-tata-digital-ceo-3rd-change-in-2-years-business-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T20:12:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T20:12:56","slug":"sajith-sivanandan-named-tata-digital-ceo-3rd-change-in-2-years-business-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/25\/sajith-sivanandan-named-tata-digital-ceo-3rd-change-in-2-years-business-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Sajith Sivanandan Named Tata Digital CEO, 3rd Change In 2 Years | Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9526813\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">August 25, 2025, 15:07 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9526813\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-683310455 asubttl-schema\">Sajith Sivanandan, former Google and JioHotstar executive, becomes CEO of Tata Digital from September 01, marking the third leadership change in two years.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c flwonstk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"margin:0 12px 0 0\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/gogole-serarch-btn.svg\" alt=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" title=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"94px\" height=\"30px\" style=\"vertical-align:top\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-683310455 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sajith Sivanandan is an experienced technology executive and business leader with a strong track record of building and scaling digital businesses across India and the APAC region.\" title=\"Sajith Sivanandan is an experienced technology executive and business leader with a strong track record of building and scaling digital businesses across India and the APAC region.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-683310455\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sajith Sivanandan is an experienced technology executive and business leader with a strong track record of building and scaling digital businesses across India and the APAC region.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">A former Google and JioHotstar executive,\u00a0 Sajith Sivanandan, has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of Tata Digital, according to Moneycontrol report. He will take charge on September 01, marking the third leadership change within 2 years.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">He was associated with Jio Mobile Digital Services, a Reliance Industries subsidiary. He completed his MBA in Finance from the Asian Institute of Management and history honours from Hindu College, Delhi University.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">Pratik Pal, the founding CEO who launched Tata Neu, stepped down in February 2024. He was succeeded by Naveen Tahilyani, who resigned in May 2025 after just 15 months in the role to take up an international position at Prudential Plc.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Tata Digital is a subsidiary of the Tata Group, established in 2019 to spearhead the conglomerate\u2019s digital transformation and build consumer-centric digital businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sajith Sivanandan\u2019s Prior Experience<\/h3>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Sajith Sivanandan is an experienced technology executive and business leader with a strong track record of building and scaling digital businesses across India and the APAC region. Currently, he serves as President of Jio Mobile Digital Services at Jio Platforms Limited, where he focuses on creating large-scale digital services powered by AI. Before this, he was the CEO of Disney+ Hotstar, overseeing India\u2019s largest subscription-based video-on-demand platform and leading its strategy, growth, product development, and P&amp;L management. He has extensive experience managing cross-functional teams spanning product, engineering, marketing, analytics, content, and operations.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">Prior to Disney+ Hotstar, Sajith spent over 15 years at Google, where he held multiple leadership roles, including Managing Director of Google Pay and Next Billion User Initiatives across India and APAC. He played a pivotal role in scaling digital payments in India, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and building high-performing teams. He also led Google\u2019s expansion in Southeast Asia, founding operations in Malaysia and driving growth across emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">Sajith\u2019s career began in consulting and media, with roles at Gallup, Affle UK, and Star TV, where he developed expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. Alongside his executive roles, he is a member of XA Network, a technology leaders\u2019 investment network supporting startups in Southeast Asia. Known for his strategic vision and ability to scale businesses, Sajith has consistently combined operational excellence with innovation to drive growth in highly competitive markets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"data:image\/jpeg;base64,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\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/business-desk-19052.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Business Desk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A team of writers and reporters decodes vast terms of personal finance and making money matters simpler for you. 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