Hi there, I’m
Priyank Sharma

I’m a Design Exec, nearly two decades in the industry, still obsessed with what’s next. In my recent roles, I’ve held senior leadership positions where I’ve successfully led teams of designers to create world-class products and experiences – scaling them to millions of users.

Priyank Sharma – Design Exec
Hotstar
MX Player
Yahoo!
Sony
Vodafone

These days, I’m building CNCT Media

A creative and marketing agency I co-founded. We help bold, forward-thinking brands craft impactful campaigns and digital experiences that actually move the needle. In just over a year, we’ve grown nearly 8x by focusing on storytelling, design, and strategy that cuts through the noise.

Before starting CNCT, I spent years shaping some of India’s most influential digital platforms.


Corporate Career Highlights

Hotstar

I was a founding designer at Hotstar, where I led the product experience across mobile, web, and TV. As the platform scaled to become the first Indian app to cross 100 M downloads, I took on leadership of the Product and Graphic Design teams and played a key role in many of its major feature launches.

MX Player

I then joined MX Player, overseeing a talented 50-member team commanding Product, Graphic and Gaming spread across India and China. One of my proudest moments was helping steer the product’s evolution from a simple video player to a full-scale entertainment platform.

Yahoo!, Sony and Vodafone

Early in my career, I’ve also had the chance to work with brands like Yahoo!, Sony and Vodafone, and what’s remained constant is my love for design, storytelling, and building things from the ground up.


Honours & Awards

Industry Recognition

My work has consistently been the recipient of numerous industry awards.

Hotstar

Most Entertaining Apps of 2017 • Google PlayDec 2017
App Store Best of 2016 • Apple IndiaDec 2016
Apple TV App Of The Year • Apple IndiaDec 2016

MX Player

OTT Platform Of The Year • SPOTT Awards 2020Jun 2020
Top Entertainment App of 2019 • FICCI-EYMar 2020
#1 Breakout Video Streaming App of 2019 • App AnnieJan 2020
Best Mobile App for Video, Entertainment & Sports • Mobexx 2019Nov 2019
Best Mobile App of the Year • Mobexx 2019Nov 2019