Das steps down as Reliance Jio MD

Reliance Jio managing director Sandip Das has stepped down and will become a mentor to the Jio Division of Reliance Retail that will develop a LTE ecosystem for 4G devices.

Das became the MD in April 2013 after working with Maxis of Malaysia and Hutchison Essar in India. Sandip Das has played a major role in bagging 3G and 4G (BWA) spectrum for Aircel, a telecom operator in India.

“Das with his vast knowledge of marketing and sales, particularly in telecom, is uniquely placed to mentor this exciting and valuable strategic initiative,” said Mukesh Ambani, chairman and MD, Reliance.

To facilitate Das will move from his role as managing director for Reliance Jio and join the board of Reliance Retail to mentor the Jio Division of Reliance Retail.