Tejas Networks CEO Anantha Athreya Resigns

In a major leadership change, Tejas Networks, a leading telecommunications and networking equipment company, has announced the resignation of CEO and Managing Director Anantha Athreya. The company confirmed that Arnob Roy, co-founder and current Chief Operating Officer (COO), will take over as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The leadership transition comes at a pivotal time for Tejas Networks, which is strategically focusing on 5G infrastructure, the BharatNet project, and expanding its footprint in global broadband markets. Roy, a veteran with over 30 years of experience in R&D, technology innovation, operations, and telecom business leadership, is expected to steer the company through its next growth phase.

Under Roy’s leadership, the company aims to accelerate the rollout of indigenous 5G products, enhance participation in the government-backed BharatNet Phase-II initiative for rural connectivity, and strengthen its international business amid rising demand for affordable broadband solutions.

The company’s board expressed confidence in Roy’s ability to maintain Tejas Networks’ growth trajectory and deliver on long-term strategic goals. Industry watchers view this leadership change as a sign of Tejas’s commitment to aligning its executive structure with evolving market dynamics and increasing its focus on Make in India and Digital India initiatives.

The leadership change also comes at a time when Tejas Networks, a Tata Group company, is positioning itself as a key player in next-gen telecom technologies and the global push for network infrastructure modernization.