Joji George Named VP & GM of WWE India

MUMBAI/STAMFORD: On the heels of the launch of its network in India last year, WWE has appointed Joji George as VP and general manager of WWE India.

George will report to Ed Wells, WWE’s senior VP and managing director of international. The exec’s appointment precedes the return of WWE live events to New Delhi on January 15 and 16. The network rolled out in the market in November.

George most recently served as managing director of UBM India, following his role as CEO of Percept Sports and Entertainment.

“Joji is a talented professional with immense experience in leadership roles at global media and entertainment brands,” said Wells. “India is a key market for WWE, and we are delighted to welcome Joji to lead the on-going growth of our business here.”

“I am incredibly excited to be joining WWE as we take our unique family-friendly entertainment to current and new fans in India, bringing them closer to their WWE heroes than ever before,” added George.