Telecom Strategy, Product & Transformation Leader with 19+ years of global experience across the telecom network value chain, spanning strategy, product development, techno-commercial management, investment planning, procurement, program delivery, and operations. Proven track record of identifying growth opportunities, shaping network product portfolios, developing business strategies, and leading large-scale transformation programs from strategy through execution.

Currently Head – Network Product Development & Delivery at Tata Tele Business Services, leading the integration of strategic product development, commercial value creation, network investment prioritisation, and execution to drive scalable and efficient network growth aligned with business priorities.

Deep experience driving end-to-end telecom transformation across 60+ OpCos worldwide, spanning both greenfield and brownfield environments. Extensive exposure to strategy, consulting, executive advisory, network planning, procurement, and operations, with a strong ability to translate complex business and technology challenges into actionable strategies and execution roadmaps. Trusted advisor on complex, high-impact engagements, including collaborations with institutions such as the World Bank and DFID.

PhD Scholar in Strategic Management, applying a hypothesis-driven, research-backed approach to solving complex and ambiguous business problems, enabling data-informed decision-making and strategic leadership.

Recognised for leading cross-cultural teams, navigating high-uncertainty environments, and delivering transformational outcomes across dynamic and rapidly evolving telecom markets.

Key Areas of Specialisation:

Technology and Investment Strategy, Long Range Planning, Budget Governance, P&L (CapEx & OpEx Planning & Control), Network Sourcing & Procurement, Telecom Business Models, Systems Engineering, Technology Investment & Evaluations, Technology Roadmap Development, Presales, POCs, Solutions Architect, Planning & Design, Network Operations & Performance Management, Managed Services & Business Transformation, Managed Capacity, Service Delivery Management, GBC/GCC setup and large scale Transformation Programs, Program Management, Vendor Management, Strategy Consulting, Sustainability, Public Private Partnership (PPP) - Feasibility Study, Transaction Advisory, Negotiations & Conflict Management, Innovation and continuous improvement, B2B/B2B2C/B2C solutions, Enterprise Risk Management, Automation & Autonomous Systems.