Jio Platforms Limited has announced the appointment of Dan Bailey as President, entrusting him with the leadership of the company’s international business initiatives. The announcement was made through an official press release, which confirmed that he will be based in London and will report to Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited.
In addition to heading global expansion efforts, Dan will join the Executive Committee of Jio Platforms Limited and contribute more broadly across strategic areas of the business.
Commenting on the appointment, Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dan to Jio. Dan has been a trusted advisor to us for many years, and his counsel has been invaluable as we have grown and evolved.”
“He has spent his career at the centre of the global telecom and technology ecosystem and brings deep relationships, strategic insights, and a strong understanding of the industry’s complexity. Just as importantly, he shares our ambition and energy for what lies ahead. I look forward to working closely with him,” he added.
Dan brings more than 35 years of experience spanning consulting and investment banking. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles at Schroders and Citigroup, as well as at Morgan Stanley and HSBC. Most recently, he served as Chairman of Deutsche Bank’s TMT (Telecom, Media and Technology) practice, where he advised on several landmark transactions.
Throughout his career, Dan has counselled some of the world’s largest corporates and financial sponsors on a wide range of transformative deals, including some of the most significant telecom transactions globally.
On his appointment, Dan Bailey said, “I have long admired what Jio has built in India — the scale, the speed, and the genuine impact on people’s lives. The chance to help take that story global is the kind of opportunity you don’t think twice about. I am delighted to be joining Akash and the team and cannot wait to get started.”
