The topmost industries represented on the network include IT and services, telecom and banking and financial services. In India, the top industries represented include IT and services, financial services, telecom, computer software and pharmaceuticals. “Our members represent a broad cross-section of industries across the Asia Pacific region. In particular, the top five industries on LinkedIn are IT & services, telecommunications, oil & energy, banking & financial services, and hospitality. As the region increasingly consolidates its position as a key driver in the global economy, our aim is to help professionals and businesses here become even more successful at what they do,” said Hari V Krishnan, managing director, Asia Pacific and Japan at LinkedIn.

LinkedIn APAC-Japan MD Hari Krishnan said, "The strong growth we are seeing in our member base is a great encouragement for us. We are looking to introduce more features to deliver even more value to our members and customers. Asia is a growth story. Whether it's expanding professional connections, tapping critical talent or marketing and selling to this influential audience, we're excited to be able to help connect the dots and create economic opportunities for everyone."