Rishi Malhotra, President and COO of Saavn

Rishi Malhotra

Rishi has helped [212]MEDIA develop strategic entertainment, digital media, and global distributor relationships for its portfolio companies. He has developed programming, licensing, and multi-platform product engagements with companies like IFC (Rainbow Media Networks), AETN, Cablevision, Virgin Media, and Apple. Rishi brings [212]MEDIA a unique expertise in TV, Cable/Satellite Operations, and defining VOD packages for global markets. He is currently President & COO of Saavn, focused on growing the company's distribution, programming, and strategic entertainment initiatives. Rishi brings over 10 years experience in digital media and served as VP of Multiplatform Program Marketing for Home Box Office Inc (HBO). He was responsible for driving multi-platform programming development, launching new SVOD/HD product offerings, and developing cross-platform marketing for many of HBO's programming franchises. He was also responsible for overseeing product management and marketing for HBO On Demand, Cinemax On Demand and iTV initiatives. He delivered industry-leading original VOD content for HBO's Big Love, The Wire, Def Comedy Jam, and many HBO Sports franchises.