N K Panda

Chief Business Acquisition Officer & Business Head at Sterlite Power

N K Panda has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. N K started their career in 2003 as an IT Project Manager at Vedanta Resources, where they implemented SAP rollout and LAN/WAN implementation projects. From 2007 to 2009, they worked as a Senior Manager of Sales Strategy and Operations at Reliance Communications and later as a Summer Intern in the Strategic Sales Consulting Team at SAP Labs.

In 2009, N K Panda joined Telenor (formerly Uninor) as the Head of Revenue Planning for the Mumbai Circle and also served as an Executive Assistant to the Hub CEO. N K then moved to Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. in 2011, where they held various roles in Corporate Strategy and Customer Acquisition. During their time at Reliance Jio, they played a vital role in formulating strategies, implementing business processes, and managing projects across different segments of the telecom industry.

In 2018, N K Panda became the Managing Director of Maharashtra Transmission Communication Infrastructure Limited (MTCIL), a joint venture between Sterlite Power and Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Ltd. As the MD, they led the completion of a previously delayed project and successfully created a new market for communication services, achieving significant growth for the company.

N K'smost recent role is at Sterlite Power, where they started in 2017 as the Head of Convergence Business. N K embarked on the challenge of building and establishing the convergence business, which aims to meet the increasing data traffic and bandwidth requirements in India while bridging the digital divide. In April 2020, they were promoted to Chief Business Acquisition Officer and Business Head, responsible for driving the acquisition of new business opportunities.

Overall, N K Panda's work experience showcases their expertise in telecom, sales strategy, operations, project management, and leadership, with a focus on driving growth and innovation in the industry.

N K Panda's education history includes several notable achievements. In 1999, N K Panda enrolled at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, where they pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computer Science, completing the program in 2003. Subsequently, in 2005, N K Panda attended the IIT Bombay - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management for a Management Development Program with a focus on General Management.

In 2006, N K Panda continued their educational journey at the Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi, undertaking a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Marketing and Systems. This program lasted until 2008, equipping N K Panda with comprehensive knowledge in these fields.

In 2020, N K Panda pursued further professional development by enrolling in the BCG Leadership Institute, where they completed a Certificate Program in Leadership & Strategy by the end of 2021. This program signifies N K Panda's commitment to enhancing their leadership skills and strategic thinking capabilities.

Additionally, N K Panda attended M G M School for their high school education, although specific dates for this period are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Chief Business Acquisition Officer & Business Head

    April, 2020 - present

  • Head Convergence Business

    January, 2017