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Kiran Mani

Kiran Mani

Building AI for Asia Pacific & Japan

The Advertising Standards Council of India

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Experience28+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

General Manager with a track record in building and scaling multi-billion dollar businesses, leading complex operations and global teams. Expertise - Strategy and Prioritisation, Global Operations, P&L Management, Digital / AI transformation, Technology roadmaps and deliveryBoard Director - focused on Strategy, Structure, Scale and Sustainability.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • The Advertising Standards Council of IndiaCurrent
    Aug 2025–Present· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Aug 2025–Present
  • JioStarCurrent
    Oct 2023–Present· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2023–Present
  • VariousCurrent
    2014–Present· 12 yrs 8 mos
    • Angel Investor | Board AdvisorCurrent
      2014–Present
  • OpenAI
    Jun 2026–Jun 2026· 0 mos
    • Managing Director - Asia Pacific & Japan
      Jun 2026–Jun 2026
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
    Mar 2026–Jun 2026· 3 mos
    • Board Member and Advisor
      Mar 2026–Jun 2026
  • Internet and Mobile Association of India
    May 2025–May 2026· 1 yr
    • Board Member & Chair of the entertainment committee
      May 2025–May 2026
  • JioStar
    Sep 2023–May 2026· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Sep 2023–May 2026
  • National University of Singapore
    Aug 2021–2023· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Board Advisor -NUS MBA program
      Aug 2021–2023
  • Google
    Mar 2010–Aug 2023· 13 yrs 5 mos
    • General Manager - Android | Google Play - Asia Pacific & Japan
      Apr 2020–Aug 2023
    • Managing Director - US Retail
      Jun 2016–Apr 2020
    • Managing Director & Global Client Partner
      Dec 2011–Jun 2016
    • Head of Sales - India
      Mar 2010–Nov 2011
  • Fosbury Flop
    Jul 2009–Oct 2011· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • Co-Founder
      Jul 2009–Oct 2011
  • Microsoft
    Feb 2008–2010· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Sr. Director - Marketing, Strategy & Operations
      Feb 2008–2010
  • IBM
    2000–Feb 2008· 8 yrs 1 mo
    • Vice President - Strategy, Marketing & Operations - ASEAN / SA
      2006–Feb 2008
    • General Manager - Strategy, Marketing & Operations - India
      2004–Dec 2005
    • Manager, Brand
      2000–2004
  • Ogilvy
    Apr 1998–Dec 1999· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Account Planner
      Apr 1998–Dec 1999

Education

Various B-schools

- Strategy, Marketing, Process & Systems

IBM Marketing Leadership Development Program

Chartered Financial Analyst

- Economics, Finance, Analytics

Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts

PGDBA

Business Strategy, Management, Marketing

IBS Hyderabad

Executive Relationship Map

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Strategic LeadershipProduct ManagementP&L ManagementLeadershipMarketingMarketing ManagementManagementTelecommunicationsGlobal StrategySales ManagementMobile DevicesSalesProgram ManagementStrategyStrategic PartnershipsCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentSales OperationsGlobal Management