Doshi will be primarily responsible for mergers and acquisitions in addition to supervising tax, regulatory and accounting functions, a Reliance release said in Mumbai.

Doshi, who qualified as a chartered accountant in 1975, was formally a senior partner at RSM & Co and a director of Ambit Corporate Finance and is widely recognised for his expertise in matters relating to accounting, taxation and regulatory laws, the release said.

ADA Enterprises chairman Anil Ambani welcomed his appointment in the leadership team and said "Doshi is a great asset for any organisation and will add greatly to the efforts in creating value for the stakeholders".