Jio Platforms Appoints Akash Ambani as Managing Director Ahead of IPO
The decision was approved at a board meeting and recorded on May 7.
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Jio Platforms has appointed Akash Ambani as its managing director for a five-year term starting April 9, 2026, ahead of its planned IPO filing with SEBI.
The decision was approved at a board meeting and recorded on May 7.
Akash Ambani, who joined Reliance Jio in 2014, previously served as chairman after being elevated from a non-executive director role in 2022.
His appointment is subject to shareholder approval.
The company also inducted Zia Mody as an independent director.
According to media reports, Jio Platforms reported strong FY26 revenue growth and is preparing for a major public listing.
Jio Platforms has appointed Akash Ambani as its managing director for a five-year term starting April 9, 2026, ahead of its planned IPO filing with SEBI.
The decision was approved at a board meeting and recorded on May 7.
Akash Ambani, who joined Reliance Jio in 2014, previously served as chairman after being elevated from a non-executive director role in 2022.
His appointment is subject to shareholder approval.
The company also inducted Zia Mody as an independent director.
According to media reports, Jio Platforms reported strong FY26 revenue growth and is preparing for a major public listing.
