People, Positions and Obituaries · 3 March 2026

Dan Bailey appointed President of Jio Platforms to lead international expansion.

Exam-focused facts from the 3 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Dan Bailey has been appointed as President of Jio Platforms to spearhead its global business initiatives.
  • Bailey will be based in London and will join the company’s Executive Committee.
  • He will report to Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm.
  • Bailey has over 35 years of experience and previously served as Chairman of Deutsche Bank’s technology, media and telecom (TMT) practice.
  • Jio Platforms is backed by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and aims to export its 5G and digital ecosystem capabilities to international markets.