The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has appointed Ishan Chatterjee, CEO of JioStar Sports, as the chairman of its Digital Entertainment Committee (DEC), succeeding Kiran Mani.Mani, who recently stepped down as CEO – Digital at JioStar, is set to join OpenAI as Managing Director for Asia Pacific. He chaired the committee before Chatterjee's appointment.Chatterjee said India's digital entertainment ecosystem is entering a phase of rapid growth, driven by the convergence of technology, creativity and changing consumer behaviour. He stressed the need for greater collaboration among platforms, creators, brands and policymakers to foster innovation, build trust and harness emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence."Consumers, of course, remain at the centre of this evolution - continuously shaping how we create, distribute and experience entertainment. I look forward to working with the industry to help unlock the next phase of growth and strengthen India's position as a leader in digital entertainment," he added.Deepit Purkayastha, co-founder and CEO of Inshorts, will continue as co-chair of the committee.IAMAI said the Digital Entertainment Committee serves as a platform for industry stakeholders to engage on policy, regulatory and business issues affecting India's streaming and digital media ecosystem, while promoting innovation and industry growth.
IAMAI names JioStar Sports CEO Ishan Chatterjee to succeed Kiran Mani as DEC chief
Ishan Chatterjee, CEO of JioStar Sports, now heads IAMAI's Digital Entertainment Committee, succeeding Kiran Mani. Chatterjee highlighted India's digital entertainment boom, driven by tech and evolving consumer habits. He emphasized collaboration among platforms, creators, brands, and policymakers to foster innovation and leverage AI. Deepit Purkayastha remains co-chair.
IAMAI appoints Ishan Chatterjee as DEC chairman, replacing Kiran Mani who joins OpenAI as Asia Pacific MD. India's digital entertainment sector signals rapid growth driven by AI convergence, reshaping market dynamics and talent competition for global players in emerging ecosystems.






