OpenAI names India’s JioStar CEO to lead Asia Pacific operations
Synopsis
OpenAI has appointed Kiran Mani as Managing Director for Asia Pacific. The company’s 2025 revenue exceeded $20 billion. Asia Pacific investments in AI are projected to reach $175 billion by 2028. Mani will oversee regional strategy, partnerships, and operations across India, Japan, Australia, and Singapore.
OpenAI appoints Kiran Mani as Asia Pacific head. The company’s 2025 revenue exceeded $20 billion, with regional AI investments projected to grow to $175 billion by 2028.
Key Highlights
- OpenAI appoints Kiran Mani as Managing Director for Asia Pacific from March 2026.
- Annualized revenue for OpenAI surpassed $20 billion in 2025, up from $6 billion in 2024.
- Asia Pacific AI investments expected to reach $175 billion by 2028.
- Generative AI market in Asia Pacific forecast to grow at ~37.5% CAGR through 2030.
OpenAI has named Kiran Mani, former CEO‑Digital of JioStar, as Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region. Mani resigned from JioStar in March 2026 to take up the role, overseeing operations in India, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and other key regional markets.
Mani brings more than 25 years of experience in digital media and technology leadership. At JioStar, he managed digital streaming and content delivery expansion across India. At OpenAI, his responsibilities will include regional strategy, partnerships, and business operations.
Revenue and Market Footing
OpenAI reported annualised revenue exceeding $20 billion in 2025, up from $6 billion in 2024. The company expanded its computing capacity to around 1.9 gigawatts last year to meet rising demand from enterprise and developer customers.
The Asia Pacific region is a significant focus for technology adoption. According to IDC, AI and related investments across the region are expected to exceed $175 billion by 2028. Key contributors include India, Japan, China, and Australia, reflecting widespread enterprise deployment and digital infrastructure growth.
Sector Dynamics
Market analysis shows the Asia Pacific generative AI segment alone could expand at a compound annual growth rate of roughly 37.5 per cent through 2030. Large enterprises increasingly rely on multicloud environments to support computing workloads, highlighting the complexity of regional adoption.
Mani’s role is expected to address these market dynamics by strengthening partnerships, overseeing regional compliance, and ensuring effective operations across diverse markets.
In a statement, Mani said he looks forward to guiding OpenAI’s operations in the Asia Pacific and collaborating with local institutions and businesses. OpenAI confirmed Mani will report directly to its global leadership team.
FAQs
Q1. Who is Kiran Mani at OpenAI?
He is the new Managing Director for Asia Pacific, previously CEO‑Digital of JioStar.
Q2. What was OpenAI’s revenue in 2025?
OpenAI’s annualized revenue surpassed $20 billion in 2025.
Q3. How large is AI investment in Asia Pacific expected to be?
Regional AI investments are projected to reach approximately $175 billion by 2028.
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Pooja Malik is a business journalist with over six years of experience covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging trends. She has previously worked with leading media platforms such as YourStory Media and BW BusinessWorld, where she reported on business, policy, and market developments. Currently, she serves as Editor at The Inspirepreneur Magazine, where she writes and edits stories across business, lifestyle, and travel, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and reader relevance.
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