New Delhi: Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications companies, has announced the appointment of Sharat Sinha as the CEO of Airtel Business, effective today. In his new role, Sinha will report directly to Gopal Vittal, the CEO and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, and will join the Airtel Management Board.
Sharat Sinha brings a wealth of experience to Airtel Business, having previously served as the President of Asia Pacific at Checkpoint Software Technologies Limited. His career spans prominent roles in several top-tier technology companies, including Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and VMware. Sinha’s early professional journey also includes significant stints at Ericsson and VSNL, providing him with a solid foundation in the telecom sector.
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Gopal Vittal expressed his confidence in Sinha’s appointment, stating, “I am confident that Sharat’s broad global experience in product management and business leadership across many of the world’s leading technology companies will provide tremendous fire power to Airtel’s ambitions in rapidly growing our portfolio across connectivity and adjacencies.”
Commenting on his new role, Sharat Sinha said, “Airtel Business is a leader in the B2B space offering marquee solutions to enterprises, and I am delighted to join this passionate team. They continue to steer towards enhancing their leadership with future-ready technology innovations and solutions that deliver greater value to customers.”
Airtel Business is renowned for its comprehensive suite of enterprise solutions, ranging from connectivity to digital infrastructure services. With Sinha at the helm, the company is poised to further its growth trajectory and reinforce its position as a market leader in the B2B segment.
The appointment of Sharat Sinha underscores Airtel’s commitment to leveraging top-tier talent to drive innovation and growth. His extensive background in technology and telecom is expected to contribute significantly to Airtel Business’s strategic initiatives and market expansion efforts.
This strategic move comes at a time when the telecommunications industry is rapidly evolving, with increased demand for advanced digital solutions and robust connectivity. Airtel Business aims to capitalize on these trends by continuing to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions to its enterprise customers.
About Bharti Airtel
Bharti Airtel Limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 18 countries across Asia and Africa. The company ranks among the top three mobile service providers globally in terms of subscribers. Bharti Airtel’s product offerings include wireless services, broadband, and digital TV, among others.
