Jyoti Deshpande
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Jyoti Deshpande is an industry veteran with over three decades of experience in the media and entertainment business. Jyoti joined Reliance Industries in 2018 as President - Media Business to architect and execute RIL's organic and inorganic media strategy across content and distribution value chain. Jio Studios which she incubated ground up, has become the leading Indian content studio in just five years, with over 150 films and web series in multiple Indian languages, signifying the consolidation and 'Jiofication' of the fragmented content industry. In addition to the above role, in 2021, Jyoti was appointed as CEO, Viacom18 to drive its transition into a truly integrated media company across broadcast and digital and across entertainment and sports in over 8 languages. This makes her the first woman leader to be named CEO of a Big 4 media company in India. She also serves on the boards of Network18 and Balaji Telefilms. She is also Chairs Jio Saavn. An industry captain, Jyoti also serves as the Chairman, Media & Entertainment Committee, FICCI and works alongside the government and industry colleagues to champion relevant initiatives. She regularly features among Fortune India as well as Business Today's 50 Most Powerful Women in Business lists, both of which celebrate the journeys and triumphs of women who not only impact their organization but are also thought leaders in their industry. She is a member of the prestigious BAFTA as well as IEMMY.
