Star India sports chief stands down

Nitin Kukreja has resigned from his role as president and head of sports at pay-television broadcaster Star India.

Kukreja joined Star India in August 2007 as head of business development, before taking on his most recent role in January 2013.

During his time with Star India, Kukreja contributed to a host of key initiatives, including moving major football properties, such as the English Premier League and the Germany Bundesliga top-tier club competitions, to HD channels.