JioStar has promoted Prashant Khanna to the position of Head–Sports: Rights, Innovation and Cricinfo Business. Khanna took to LinkedIn to share the development.
“After nearly nine years across Star, Disney Star and now JioStar, I'm excited to be taking on a new role across Rights & Innovation for Sports, along with the Cricinfo Business,” he wrote in the post.
Reflecting on his journey with the company, he wrote, “Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work across production, technology and innovation, helping build capabilities behind some incredible sporting moments.”
Khanna further stated that the new role is an opportunity to build on these experiences from a broader business perspective, bringing together rights, partnerships, innovation and digital to help shape the next phase of growth for JioStar Sports.
“I'm looking forward to working with our teams, partners, leagues and governing bodies to build stronger partnerships, unlock new opportunities and create long-term value across the sports ecosystem,” he further mentioned in his post.
Khanna brings nearly 25 years of experience across production technology, sports broadcasting, live experiences and studio operations roles. He joined JioStar in November 2024, serving as Head–Sports & Live Experience Production Technology & Services prior to this elevation.
Alongside his current role, he also serves as Production Contract Manager (2024-2027) for the International Cricket Council (ICC).
