Jio Platforms names Pankaj Pawar as new CEO, ahead of IPO

Pankaj Pawar, also Managing Director of Reliance Jio Infocomm, replaces Kiran Thomas

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Published: Jul 14, 2026 8:54 AM  | 1 min read
Pankaj Pawar Takes Over as CEO of Jio Platforms Ahead of IPO
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Jio Platforms has appointed Pankaj Pawar as the new CEO, ahead of its planned IPO.

Pawar replaces Kiran Thomas, as per news reports citing the company's draft IPO papers.

Pawar is also the Managing Director of Reliance Jio Infocomm.

Jio Platforms is planning the IPO to raise about $4 billion, media reports say.

Published On: Jul 14, 2026 8:54 AM