# OpenAI Hires CEO of India's JioStar to Lead Asia-Pacific Operations

_Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:05 AM EDT · AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

OpenAI hired the CEO of India's JioStar to lead its Asia-Pacific operations, signaling India and Southeast Asia as major expansion priorities.

The appointment of a senior executive from one of India's largest technology conglomerates positions OpenAI to compete for enterprise and developer adoption in the region. India is one of the fastest-growing markets for AI adoption, with significant demand from IT services companies, startups, and government initiatives.

## Sources

- Bloomberg

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