Sterlite Technologies, which designs, builds and manages smarter data networks for telecoms globally, today announced the formation of its advisory board with industry leaders Sandip Das and BS Shantharaju.
The advisory board will provide strategic guidance and direction on the company's growth roadmap and focused capabilities in the highly evolving digital communications industry.
Both Sandip Das and BS Shantharaju have experience in creating large customer and service oriented companies. Both are committed to work closely with Sterlite Tech in creating a smarter broadband infrastructure in the country.
Highlighting the role of the advisory board, Pravin Agarwal, vice chairman, Sterlite Tech said, "With the telecom space fast transforming, Sandip and Shantharaju will provide us insights and direction to achieve our purpose of transforming everyday living by delivering smarter networks."
Elaborating on the responsibilities of the advisory board, Dr Anand Agarwal, CEO, Sterlite Tech said, "Both Sandip and Shantharaju are advising us on technology and governance systems to make the business future ready," added Agarwal.
"We will continue to leverage their expertise on strategic approach, customer propositions and talent building," added Dr Anand Agarwal.
Shantharaju's experience spans over 15 years with Indus Towers, GMR Group, Delhi International Airport, Gujarat Gas Company and SmithKline Pharmaceuticals. Shantharaju is a qualified accountant and holds master's degree from International Institute of Management, New Delhi. He is an alumnus of London Business School.
Sandip is one of Asia's most respected telecommunications professionals and an acclaimed Chief Executive. He is ex-MD of Reliance Jio, group-CEO, Maxis Communications and Hutchison Essar Telecom (now Vodafone), India.
Presently, he is associated with Analysys Mason as a senior adviser. Sandip has done his MBA from FMS, Delhi and holds mechanical engineering degree from NIT, Rourkela.
