Position of power: Akash Ambani moves from open office to Jio corner room

Akash Ambani has been part of most big decisions at the company. for over six years, he has worked closely in sales, marketing and revenue sides of the business

He opted for the open office on the seventh floor of Reliance Corporate Park in Navi Mumbai, shunning a cabin. Of course, the meeting rooms on the floor have come in handy whenever there was any need for closed-door conversation.

Meet Akash Ambani, who loves both cricket and football (he’s a co-owner of IPL team Mumbai Indians) and is an Arsenal fan. Sunil Gavaskar’s bat of the 1983 World Cup fame is Akash’s prized possession.

The 30-year-old Brown University graduate and the elder son of Mukesh Ambani will now lead from the front at Reliance Jio as chairman.