Jio Platforms Appoints Dan Bailey as President to Lead Global Expansion; Akash Ambani Welcomes Veteran Banker

Mumbai, 3rd March 2026: Jio Platforms Limited ("JPL") today announced the appointment of Dan Bailey as President, Jio Platforms, where he will lead the company's international business initiatives. Based in London, Dan will report to Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited.

Dan brings more than 35 years of experience across consulting and investment banking, having held senior leadership roles at Schroders/Citi, Morgan Stanley, and HSBC. Most recently, he served as Chairman of Deutsche Bank's highly regarded TMT practice. Over the course of his career, Dan has advised many of the world's largest corporates and financial sponsors on a broad range of transformative transactions, including some of the most consequential telecom deals in history.

Dan will join the Executive Committee of Jio Platforms Limited and will contribute more broadly across the business as well.

As outlined at JPL's most recent AGM, Jio's next chapter extends beyond India. Over the past decade, Jio has built innovative digital platforms and technologies that have transformed connectivity and access for over a billion people. With a clear strategy, strong partnerships, and a defined roadmap, Jio is now poised to take these capabilities to global markets — creating long-term value for customers, partners, and shareholders.

Mumbai, March 3, 2026: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) has announced the appointment of Dan Bailey as President, Jio Platforms, marking a significant step in the company's ambitious global expansion plans. Based in London, Bailey will lead the company's international business initiatives and report directly to Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited.

Veteran with 35+ Years of Global Deal Experience

Bailey brings over 35 years of experience across consulting and investment banking, having held senior leadership roles at Schroders/Citi, Morgan Stanley, and HSBC. Most recently, he served as Chairman of Deutsche Bank's highly regarded TMT (Technology, Media & Telecom) practice.

Throughout his career, Bailey has advised some of the world's largest corporates and financial sponsors on transformative transactions, including several landmark telecom deals that have shaped the industry globally.

Key Role in Jio's Executive Committee

Bailey will join the Executive Committee of Jio Platforms Limited and will contribute more broadly across the business. His appointment signals Jio's serious intent to replicate its domestic success in international markets.

Jio's Global Ambition Takes Shape

As outlined at JPL's most recent Annual General Meeting, Jio's next chapter extends beyond India. Over the past decade, Jio has built innovative digital platforms and technologies that have transformed connectivity and access for over a billion Indians.

With a clear strategy, strong partnerships, and a defined roadmap, Jio is now poised to take these capabilities to global markets — creating long-term value for customers, partners, and shareholders.

What Leaders Said

Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited:

"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."

Dan Bailey, President, Jio Platforms:

"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."

About Jio Platforms

Jio Platforms Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has built a world-class all-IP data network with the latest 5G and 4G LTE technology through its wholly owned subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited. It is the only network conceived and born as a Mobile Video Network from the ground up, supporting Voice over LTE technology. The network is future-ready and can be easily upgraded to support even more data as technologies advance to 6G and beyond.

Jio has brought transformational changes to India's digital services space, enabling the vision of Digital India for 1.4 billion Indians and propelling India into global leadership in the digital economy. It has created an ecosystem comprising network, devices, applications and content, platforms, service experience, and affordable tariffs for everyone to live the Jio Digital Life.