Bharti Airtel Limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 18 countries across Asia and Africa. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the company ranks amongst the top 3 mobile service providers globally in terms of subscribers. In India, the company's product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce, fixed line services, high speed home broadband, DTH, enterprise services including national & international long distance services to carriers. In the rest of the geographies, it offers 2G, 3G, 4G wireless services and mobile commerce. Bharti Airtel had over 403 million customers across its operations at the end of Dec 2018. 

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Sunil Taldar is the CEO of DTH at Bharti Airtel. Sunil has previously worked as a director traditional trade for Asia Pacific at mondelēz international and as a sales director at cadbury food. Sunil has also worked as a general manager for sales, branch manager, and brand manager for bournvita at cadbury plc.

Sunil Taldar was educated at Delhi University.

Sunil Taldar reports to Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & CEO. They work with Pradipt Kapoor - CIO, Rahul Vatts - Chief Regulatory Officer, and Ajay Chitkara - Director & CEO, Airtel Business.

Sunil Taldar

Ajay Chitkara is the current Director & CEO of Airtel Business at [Bharti Airtel](/org/bharti-airtel). Ajay was formerly the CEO of airtel from January 2001 to December 2014 and Comsat Max Limited from January 1998 to December 2001.

Ajay Chitkara has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad. Ajay also has a Strategic Management degree from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school). In addition, they have a Global leadership Programe degree from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

They work with Rahul Vatts - Chief Regulatory Officer, Amirta Padda - Chief People Officer, and Adarsh Sreekumar Nair - Chief Product & Experience Officer. Ajay Chitkara reports to Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & CEO. A direct report to Ajay Chitkara is and Sandeep Maru - Regional Business Head.

Ajay Chitkara

Pankaj Miglani is the current Director of Supply Chain at [Bharti Airtel](/org/bharti-airtel). Prior to their current position, Miglani was the Business Head for Global Voice Services at airtel where they were responsible for developing and executing overall product positioning and marketing strategies for voice products. 

Miglani has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting. Pankaj began their career at GE Capital Transportation Financial Services Ltd in 1995 as AVP of Finance. In this role, they were responsible for heading finance for the business and developing strategic and financial plans. Pankaj also monitored performance, reported performance to the Board, and designed and digitized the accounting system to enhance controls. In 2001, they left GE Capital to join airtel as Business Head for Global Voice Services. 

Miglani has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Delhi University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Pankaj Miglani is a company secretary, chartered accountant, and cost accountant. Pankaj has a B. Com (Hons) from Delhi University.

Pankaj Miglani reports to Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & CEO. Some of their coworkers include Amirta Padda - Chief People Officer, Rahul Vatts - Chief Regulatory Officer, and Ajai Puri - COO, INDIA & SA.

Pankaj Miglani

Randeep Singh Sekhon is Chief Technology Officer for Airtel India and South Asia. Headquartered in New Delhi, India. Randeep is responsible for driving technology Strategy and Innovation, Digitization, Network operations, Rollout, Planning and quality. [Bharti Airtel](/org/bharti-airtel),ranks amongst the top 3 mobile service providers globally in terms of subscribers.

Randeep Sekhon

Shashwat Sharma is the current Chief Marketing Officer at [Bharti Airtel](/org/bharti-airtel). Prior to this, they worked at [Hindustan Unilever Limited](/org/hindustan-unilever-limited) (HUL) from May 2005 to October 2018, where they were Head of Oral Care & Ayush. In this role, they were responsible for launching Lever Ayush, an ayurvedic brand from HUL, and helping it land in market in 1 year from idea to launch. Shashwat also led the business for the same across all personal care categories.

Shashwat Sharma has an MBA in Marketing / Finance from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, a BE in Computer Engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering, and a CBSE in PCM from the Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram. Shashwat also has a Bachelor of Engineering in Computers from the Delhi College of Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management.

Shashwat Sharma reports to Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & CEO. They work with Ajai Puri - COO, INDIA & SA, Pradipt Kapoor - CIO, and Rahul Vatts - Chief Regulatory Officer.

Shashwat Sharma

Ajai Puri is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of [Bharti Airtel](/org/bharti-airtel), an Indian multinational telecommunications services company. Ajai has been with the company since May 2004, and in their current role they oversee the India and South Asia operations. Prior to their current role, Puri served as the CEO & Business Head of India Foods at [Cargill](/org/cargill) from April 2000 to April 2004. From January 1981 to December 2000, they were with VST Industries Limited as Vice President of Trade Marketing & Sales.

Ajai Puri completed a Global Executive Leadership Program at [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school). Ajai also completed an EDP at The Wharton School and another EDP at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Ajai has a M. Com in Commerce from Meerut University.

Ajai Puri reports to Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & CEO. They work with Soumen Ray - CFO, Randeep Sekhon - CTO & Director, Network, and Rahul Vatts - Chief Regulatory Officer.

Ajai Puri

Vidyut Malhotra Gulati is the current General Counsel & Director at [Bharti Airtel](/org/bharti-airtel). Vidyut has previously held positions at [Bharti Enterprises](/org/bharti-enterprises), Cairn Oil and Gas, [Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co](/org/shardul-amarchand-mangaldas-co), and Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co. Gulati specializes in M&A, Private Equity, Project Equity, and Infrastructure deals. 

Gulati has extensive experience in matters pertaining to mergers & acquisitions, joint venture transactions, project equity transactions, and various other commercial transactions. Vidyut has been involved in structuring complex acquisitions and investments, multi-party negotiations, and led transactions involving public and private companies as well as government undertakings. Gulati has engaged in a range of business sectors, including oil and gas, power, energy, ports, travel, media, and real estate.

Vidyut Malhotra Gulati is a graduate of the Campus Law Centre at Delhi University, where they earned their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. Vidyut also holds a degree from Jesus & Mary College at Delhi University.

Vidyut Malhotra Gulati reports to Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & CEO. Vidyut Malhotra Gulati works with Ajai Puri - COO, INDIA & SA, Soumen Ray - CFO, and Sunil Taldar - CEO, DTH.

Vidyut Malhotra Gulati

Soumen Ray is the current CFO at [Bharti Airtel](/org/bharti-airtel). Prior to this, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at Bajaj Auto Ltd from August 2018 to December 2021. Soumen also served as the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer at Viacom18 Media Private Limited from July 2013 to July 2018. Before that, they were the General Manager Finance at Hindustan Unilever Limited from October 2007 to June 2013.

Soumen Ray's educational career began at Cossipore English School. Soumen then went on to study at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where they completed their ACA. Finally, they completed their Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at St. Xavier's College in Kolkata.

They work with Amirta Padda - Chief People Officer, Adarsh Sreekumar Nair - Chief Product & Experience Officer, and Pankaj Miglani - Director, Supply Chain. Their manager is Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & CEO.

Soumen Ray

Adarsh Sreekumar Nair is the Chief Product & Experience Officer at [Bharti Airtel](/org/bharti-airtel). Adarsh has previously worked as the Vice President of Product, Head of Growth at Convoy Inc, and the Vice President, Product Management and Engineering at [Marchex](/org/marchex). Adarsh has also worked as a Senior Strategy Consultant at [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company), and as a Group Product Manager and Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft.

Adarsh Sreekumar Nair has a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the [University of Florida](/org/university-of-florida), and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.

Adarsh Sreekumar Nair works with Amirta Padda - Chief People Officer, Pradipt Kapoor - CIO, and Randeep Sekhon - CTO & Director, Network. Their manager is Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & CEO.

Adarsh Sreekumar Nair

Prerna Jha

Amrita is responsible for Airtel’s People strategy as the company transforms into a digital services provider of choice.

Prior to Airtel, Amrita worked for over two decades with Hindustan Unilever, where she has handled the entire spectrum of Human Resources roles. She was the Chief People Officer for Unilever Marketplace, the global business unit to transform Distributive Trade. Amrita has strong expertise in leading Human Resources transformation projects globally. She has also led Human Resources for Unilever Philippines and for their Global Procurement function.

Amirta Padda

Sandeep Maru

Pradipt Kapoor is the Chief Information Officer at Bharti Airtel Limited. He anchors the technology and digital agenda for airtel and is passionate about harnessing the power of tech to deliver and enable platforms, products and solutions.

Pradipt has over 25 years of experience and has done multiple global roles, empowering the organizational transformation through technology; In his last stint at A.P. Moller – Maersk, he was Global Head of Products and Solutions Engineering where he revolutionized the operating model of the organization. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at SITA Inc. running Engineering where he led the development of innovative platform solutions for the Air Transport Industry. He also has formative experience as an entrepreneur.

From creating new business models to simplifying, integrating and automating customer journeys, Pradipt focuses on business values and outcomes. He works on building high performing teams and on delivering impact with agility.

A fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), he has received executive management certifications on Strategic Innovation and Technology Strategy from MIT and Stanford USA.

Pradipt Kapoor

Rahul Vatts is responsible for spearheading the Regulatory function - Strategy & Operations for Bharti Airtel Limited across India & other International markets.

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