
Komal Narang – Chief Client Officer of Jio BlackRock AMC
Introduction
Komal Narang is the Chief Client Officer (CCO) of Jio BlackRock Asset Management Company (AMC), a joint venture between Jio Financial Services and BlackRock. With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and client engagement in financial services, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the AMC’s retail and institutional investor strategy.
Career Overview
Prior to JioBlackRock, Komal spent 19 years with the ICICI Group, starting at ICICI Prudential Life before moving to ICICI Prudential AMC in 2013. She held multiple leadership roles, including Head of Business Development for organised channels and later Head of Customer Engagement, where she drove the B2C business. Her earlier stints at Kotak Life Insurance, Thapar Institute, and Indiabulls further enriched her financial services expertise.
A graduate with an MBA, Komal combines academic strength with practical leadership. Beyond work, she enjoys travelling, exploring diverse cultures and cuisines, and often finds inspiration in music and lyrics that resonate with her thoughts.
Role at Jio BlackRock AMC
As Chief Client Officer, Komal Narang is responsible for:
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Sales & Distribution – Building strong distribution channels and investor networks.
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Marketing & Branding – Driving awareness and trust for Jio BlackRock’s mutual fund products.
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Digital Strategy – Leveraging technology for efficient and low-cost investor engagement.
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Client Experience – Simplifying investment journeys, improving transparency, and ensuring investor education.
Her vision is aligned with the AMC’s mission to bring low-cost, digital-first investment solutions to millions of Indian investors.
Industry Perspective
In interviews, Komal Narang has emphasized that Jio BlackRock AMC aims to:
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Pass on cost savings from operational efficiencies directly to investors.
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Focus on transparency, simplicity, and investor education.
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Leverage the digital reach of Jio and the global expertise of BlackRock to disrupt the Indian asset management industry.
Key Associations
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She regularly interacts with media and industry forums, reflecting her thought leadership in the mutual fund space.
Conclusion
Komal Narang represents the client-first, technology-driven face of Jio BlackRock AMC. Her leadership will be instrumental as the AMC seeks to capture market share in India’s fast-growing mutual fund industry.