Jio Platforms on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dan Bailey as president, tasking him with leading the company’s international business initiatives as it prepares for its next phase of growth beyond India.
Based in London, Bailey will report to Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited. He will also join the Executive Committee of Jio Platforms Limited and contribute more broadly across the organization.
Bailey brings over 35 years of experience in consulting and investment banking. Until recently, he served as chairman of Deutsche Bank’s telecom, media, and technology practice. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles at Schroders/Citi, Morgan Stanley, and HSBC, advising major global corporations in the telecom and technology sectors.
The appointment comes at a significant juncture for Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, as it gears up for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) expected by July this year. The listing is anticipated to be among the largest in India and marks a pivotal step in the company’s growth journey.
Over the past decade, Jio has built a wide range of digital platforms and technologies aimed at expanding connectivity and digital access across India. As outlined during its recent annual general meeting, the company is now looking to replicate that success internationally through strategic partnerships and global expansion.
Welcoming Bailey, Akash Ambani said he has been a trusted advisor to the company for years and has played an important role in its evolution. He expressed confidence that Bailey’s experience and shared ambition would help drive Jio’s global aspirations.
Bailey, in turn, said he has long admired Jio’s scale, speed, and impact in India and described the opportunity to help take its story global as one he “did not think twice about.”
His appointment signals Jio Platforms’ intent to strengthen leadership as it positions itself for international growth and a landmark public listing.
Jio Platforms Names Dan Bailey President to Drive Global Expansion Ahead of IPO
