Kiran Mani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at JioStar, has stepped down from his role after nearly three years, sources close to the matter informed Marketing Mind. He was responsible for overseeing key digital platforms such as JioHotstar and Cricinfo, along with driving consumer, content and revenue outcomes.
As the founding CEO of JioHotstar, Mani also played a pivotal role in leading the merger of Viacom18 with Star India to create one of India’s largest media and entertainment platforms.
According to media reports, Mani is set to join OpenAI as Managing Director for Asia Pacific region (APAC), a newly created position that underscores the company’s strategic push in the region. His move comes at a time when global AI players are intensifying their focus on Asia Pacific, seen as a key growth market for enterprise adoption, partnerships and regulatory engagement.
