Kiran Mani Leaves JioStar to Lead OpenAI’s APAC Operations
He is set to take on the role of Managing Director for APAC in June and will relocate to Singapore, which serves as OpenAI’s regional hub.
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Kiran Mani has stepped down as CEO Digital at JioStar and will join OpenAI to lead its Asia Pacific operations, according to a Bloomberg report.
He is set to take on the role of Managing Director for APAC in June and will relocate to Singapore, which serves as OpenAI’s regional hub. Mani will report to Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon.
The appointment comes as OpenAI increases its focus on India and the wider Asia Pacific region as part of its global expansion plans.
In his new position, Mani is expected to drive regional growth, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen the company’s presence across key markets.
At JioStar, Mani headed the digital business, overseeing strategy, product development, and platform operations across its streaming services. He brings more than two decades of experience in technology and digital ecosystems.
Before joining JioStar, Mani spent over 13 years at Google, where he worked as General Manager for Android and Google Play across Asia Pacific and Japan. He has also held roles at Microsoft and IBM. JioStar has not named a successor.
Kiran Mani has stepped down as CEO Digital at JioStar and will join OpenAI to lead its Asia Pacific operations, according to a Bloomberg report.
He is set to take on the role of Managing Director for APAC in June and will relocate to Singapore, which serves as OpenAI’s regional hub. Mani will report to Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon.
The appointment comes as OpenAI increases its focus on India and the wider Asia Pacific region as part of its global expansion plans.
In his new position, Mani is expected to drive regional growth, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen the company’s presence across key markets.
At JioStar, Mani headed the digital business, overseeing strategy, product development, and platform operations across its streaming services. He brings more than two decades of experience in technology and digital ecosystems.
Before joining JioStar, Mani spent over 13 years at Google, where he worked as General Manager for Android and Google Play across Asia Pacific and Japan. He has also held roles at Microsoft and IBM. JioStar has not named a successor.
