Kiran Mani Exits JioStar, Joins OpenAI to Lead Asia-Pacific Expansion

• Kiran Mani steps down from JioStar after nearly three years, relocating overseas for personal reasons.
• JioStar vice chairman Uday Shankar confirmed Mani's departure, praising his impact on JioCinema and JioHotstar.
• Mani is set to join OpenAI as managing director for Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, to spearhead regional growth.
• His move aligns with OpenAI's strategy to expand in high-growth markets like India, competing with rivals like Anthropic and Google.
• Mani brings over two decades of experience from Google, Microsoft, and IBM, signaling OpenAI's intent to deepen its regional footprint.

Key Questions Answered

Why is Kiran Mani leaving JioStar after nearly three years?

Kiran Mani is leaving JioStar to relocate overseas for personal reasons. He will be joining OpenAI as managing director for Asia-Pacific.

Which major AI company is Kiran Mani joining as Asia-Pacific MD?

Kiran Mani is joining OpenAI as Asia-Pacific MD. He will assume the role in June.

How is OpenAI expanding its presence in the Indian market?

OpenAI is expanding its presence in India by opening new offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai later this year. These will complement its existing office in New Delhi.