JioGames, the gaming division of Reliance Jio, has appointed Sidharth Kedia as its new Senior Vice President and Head. The announcement was made through a recent update on LinkedIn, highlighting Kedia’s return to Reliance Industries after a decade.
Sidharth Kedia, former CEO of Nodwin Gaming, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the gaming and media sectors. In his new role, Kedia is poised to enhance JioGames’ operations and lead its ambitious growth plans. Expressing his enthusiasm about the new role, Kedia stated, “A decade later, I feel pretty stoked to be called back in the RIL family and be entrusted with the opportunity to scale Jiogames and build a gaming behemoth that India awaits.”
Kedia’s professional journey includes significant stints in notable companies. Before joining JioGames, he served as the Executive Vice President and Head of Strategy, M&A, Data Science, and eSports at Viacom18 for almost three years. Additionally, he was the CEO-Digital (Non-News) and Corporate Strategy at Network18 for nearly two years.
Reflecting on his return to Reliance Industries, Kedia added, “I feel pretty stoked to be called back in the RIL family and be entrusted with the opportunity to scale JioGames and build a gaming behemoth that India awaits.”
JioGames has been steadily expanding its footprint in the gaming industry, and Kedia’s appointment is expected to accelerate its growth trajectory. His extensive experience in strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and digital transformation is anticipated to play a crucial role in driving the company’s vision of creating a gaming empire in India.