Lakshmi is a global techno-commercial leader across regions and industries recognised for developing scalable businesses in UK, Europe, Japan and India, and has worked across the globe.
An over 35 years Tata Group veteran, engineering graduate from BITS, Pilani, and London Business School senior executive programme alumnus, Lakshmi is an IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) long-standing member. Lakshmi is the Managing Director & CEO of Tata Communications Limited since November 2019. Since joining Tata Communications, Lakshmi has re-engineered and steered the Company to delivering strong profitability. Under Lakshmi’s leadership Tata Communications is progressing to play a solid role as a Global Com-Tech
Player focusing on platform play, financial fitness, commitments on sustainability, innovation and AI.
He also serves on the Board of Nelco Limited, Tata Teleservices Limited and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited.
Prior to joining Tata Communications, Lakshmi was President and CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Japan accelerating its market opportunity and brand in the region. Other leadership positions he has held within TCS include, Global Head of four business units (Telecom, Media & Information Services, HiTech and Utilities), and Head of UK & Europe.
He is known to drive all things, technology, and transformation, with trust and purpose being central.
Lakshmi is a global techno-commercial leader across regions and industries recognised for developing scalable businesses in UK, Europe, Japan and India, and has worked across the globe.
An over 35 years Tata Group veteran, engineering graduate from BITS, Pilani, and London Business School senior executive programme alumnus, Lakshmi is an IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) long-standing member. Lakshmi is the Managing Director & CEO of Tata Communications Limited since November 2019. Since joining Tata Communications, Lakshmi has re-engineered and steered the Company to delivering strong profitability. Under Lakshmi’s leadership Tata Communications is progressing to play a solid role as a Global Com-Tech
Player focusing on platform play, financial fitness, commitments on sustainability, innovation and AI.
He also serves on the Board of Nelco Limited, Tata Teleservices Limited and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited.
Prior to joining Tata Communications, Lakshmi was President and CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Japan accelerating its market opportunity and brand in the region. Other leadership positions he has held within TCS include, Global Head of four business units (Telecom, Media & Information Services, HiTech and Utilities), and Head of UK & Europe.
He is known to drive all things, technology, and transformation, with trust and purpose being central.
Harjit is the Managing Director of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd. and Tata Teleservices Limited (together TTL) and is responsible for the growth and expansion of the company as a leading digital solutions provider in the MSME space. TTL offers a comprehensive portfolio of voice, data and managed services to enterprises and carriers in the country under the brand name Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS).
India’s bright future is getting shaped by digitally fueled Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). TTL is striving to democratize digital technologies amongst the MSMEs in the country, empowering them to become future ready and Do Big in their respective business categories. Under Harjit’s leadership, the company has made significant progress in becoming an innovative, customer-centric, growth focused and agile digital services entity.
Harjit is an Officer of the ’96 batch of the Tata Administrative Services and has been associated with several companies in the group such as Tata Housing, Tata AutoComp Systems, Tata Communications and Neotel before joining TTL in 2012. Harjit has close to three decades of experience in P&L Management, Corporate Strategy & Planning, M&A, Business Development and Operations in Domestic and International markets and has been instrumental in leading businesses on their journey to true potential and scale.
His academics include a PGDM in Finance and Operations from IIM Ahmedabad and a BE – Mech. from IIT Roorkee.
Harjit is an avid golfer and likes experimenting with new cuisines while travelling and embracing different cultures.
Harjit is the Managing Director of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd. and Tata Teleservices Limited (together TTL) and is responsible for the growth and expansion of the company as a leading digital solutions provider in the MSME space. TTL offers a comprehensive portfolio of voice, data and managed services to enterprises and carriers in the country under the brand name Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS).
India’s bright future is getting shaped by digitally fueled Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). TTL is striving to democratize digital technologies amongst the MSMEs in the country, empowering them to become future ready and Do Big in their respective business categories. Under Harjit’s leadership, the company has made significant progress in becoming an innovative, customer-centric, growth focused and agile digital services entity.
Harjit is an Officer of the ’96 batch of the Tata Administrative Services and has been associated with several companies in the group such as Tata Housing, Tata AutoComp Systems, Tata Communications and Neotel before joining TTL in 2012. Harjit has close to three decades of experience in P&L Management, Corporate Strategy & Planning, M&A, Business Development and Operations in Domestic and International markets and has been instrumental in leading businesses on their journey to true potential and scale.
His academics include a PGDM in Finance and Operations from IIM Ahmedabad and a BE – Mech. from IIT Roorkee.
Harjit is an avid golfer and likes experimenting with new cuisines while travelling and embracing different cultures.
Ms. Hiroo Mirchandani brings decade-long board experience of twelve boards in consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, telecom, and hospitality sectors. Her knowledge of corporate governance, P&L management, ESG, consumer insights and financial acumen adds to her presence on boards. She also taps into her thirty years of operational experience in P&L management, Sales & Marketing to provide counsel and strategic inputs to management. Ms. Mirchandani stays updated on the latest corporate governance practices through continuous learning. She recently completed an international ESG Certification Program where she
is now a trainer. She facilitates cross-pollination of best practices from her experience as an independent director and a retail investor.
Ms. Mirchandani is currently a Non-Executive Independent Director on the boards of Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, Piem Hotels Limited, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, and MedPlus Health Services Limited. She chairs the Audit Committee of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited and the Nomination & Remuneration and CSR committees of the omni-channel pharmacy chain - MedPlus Health Services Limited. She also contributes to the Risk Management, Stakeholders Relationship, Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG and other board committees that she serves on.
Prior to her career as an Independent Director, Ms. Mirchandani has held leadership roles for over thirty years primarily in the consumer goods and healthcare industries. She advanced from being Branch Manager at Asian Paints, Marketing Head at Dabur and Marketing Director at World Gold Council to Business Unit Director and Executive Committee member at Pfizer.
Ms. Hiroo Mirchandani holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University. She is also a Chevening Gurukul scholar from the London School of Economics.
Ms. Hiroo Mirchandani brings decade-long board experience of twelve boards in consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, telecom, and hospitality sectors. Her knowledge of corporate governance, P&L management, ESG, consumer insights and financial acumen adds to her presence on boards. She also taps into her thirty years of operational experience in P&L management, Sales & Marketing to provide counsel and strategic inputs to management. Ms. Mirchandani stays updated on the latest corporate governance practices through continuous learning. She recently completed an international ESG Certification Program where she
is now a trainer. She facilitates cross-pollination of best practices from her experience as an independent director and a retail investor.
Ms. Mirchandani is currently a Non-Executive Independent Director on the boards of Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, Piem Hotels Limited, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, and MedPlus Health Services Limited. She chairs the Audit Committee of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited and the Nomination & Remuneration and CSR committees of the omni-channel pharmacy chain - MedPlus Health Services Limited. She also contributes to the Risk Management, Stakeholders Relationship, Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG and other board committees that she serves on.
Prior to her career as an Independent Director, Ms. Mirchandani has held leadership roles for over thirty years primarily in the consumer goods and healthcare industries. She advanced from being Branch Manager at Asian Paints, Marketing Head at Dabur and Marketing Director at World Gold Council to Business Unit Director and Executive Committee member at Pfizer.
Ms. Hiroo Mirchandani holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University. She is also a Chevening Gurukul scholar from the London School of Economics.
Dr. Jadhav is a renowned author, economist, educationist, social scientist, and public speaker. Until April 2022, he served as a Member of Parliament (nominated to Rajya Sabha by Honorable President of India) and visiting faculty at four distinguished universities.
Dr. Jadhav, in his nearly five decades of public service, has served in key positions as Member of the Planning Commission and the National Advisory Council. He has also held the position of Vice-Chancellor at University of Pune and Principal Advisor and Chief
Economist, Reserve Bank of India (RBI). During his 31-year association with the RBI, he also served in advisory capacities at International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Governments of Afghanistan and Ethiopia.
Dr. Jadhav holds a PhD in Economics from Indiana University, USA and has penned or edited 41 books, numerous reports, and research papers. He is a recipient of 73 national and international awards, including four Honorary D-Litt degrees and the title of the Commander of the Order of Academic Palmes by the Government of France.
Dr. Jadhav serves on the Board of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, Sustainable Agro-commercial Finance Limited, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, and Zenith Leisure Holidays Limited.
Dr. Jadhav is a renowned author, economist, educationist, social scientist, and public speaker. Until April 2022, he served as a Member of Parliament (nominated to Rajya Sabha by Honorable President of India) and visiting faculty at four distinguished universities.
Dr. Jadhav, in his nearly five decades of public service, has served in key positions as Member of the Planning Commission and the National Advisory Council. He has also held the position of Vice-Chancellor at University of Pune and Principal Advisor and Chief
Economist, Reserve Bank of India (RBI). During his 31-year association with the RBI, he also served in advisory capacities at International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Governments of Afghanistan and Ethiopia.
Dr. Jadhav holds a PhD in Economics from Indiana University, USA and has penned or edited 41 books, numerous reports, and research papers. He is a recipient of 73 national and international awards, including four Honorary D-Litt degrees and the title of the Commander of the Order of Academic Palmes by the Government of France.
Dr. Jadhav serves on the Board of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, Sustainable Agro-commercial Finance Limited, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, and Zenith Leisure Holidays Limited.
Mr. Ramanathan brings in over 25+ years of marketing experience from the leadership roles he has played across various companies like Pepsi, Vodafone, and Positive Integers. Mr. Ramanathan is a Founder of Positive Integers Private Limited, a decision science company, and has been spearheading the Company since its inception.
At present, Mr. Ramanathan is CEO of Positive Integers. Prior to this, he was holding the position of Director – Analytics and Commercial, Vodafone AMEAP region and Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone India Limited. Prior to that, he was the Unit Manager, Pepsico India Holdings.
Mr. Ramanathan has a master’s degree in Commerce from the Delhi School of Economics and a management degree from IIM, Ahmedabad.
Mr. Ramanathan also serves on the Board of Varthana Finance Private Limited, Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited, Positive Integers Private Limited, Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited.
Mr. Ramanathan brings in over 25+ years of marketing experience from the leadership roles he has played across various companies like Pepsi, Vodafone, and Positive Integers. Mr. Ramanathan is a Founder of Positive Integers Private Limited, a decision science company, and has been spearheading the Company since its inception.
At present, Mr. Ramanathan is CEO of Positive Integers. Prior to this, he was holding the position of Director – Analytics and Commercial, Vodafone AMEAP region and Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone India Limited. Prior to that, he was the Unit Manager, Pepsico India Holdings.
Mr. Ramanathan has a master’s degree in Commerce from the Delhi School of Economics and a management degree from IIM, Ahmedabad.
Mr. Ramanathan also serves on the Board of Varthana Finance Private Limited, Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited, Positive Integers Private Limited, Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited.
Mr. Ankur Verma, a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and PGDM from IIM, Calcutta has around 25 years of experience in Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Corporate Strategy.
At present, Mr. Verma is Group Chief Strategy Officer at Tata Sons Private Limited, where he has responsibilities in strategy, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. Previously, he was Managing Director (Investment Banking Division) in Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and also Group Manager & Head, Business Planning in Infosys Technologies Limited – Corporate Planning Group.
He currently serves on the boards of several Tata group companies.
Mr. Ankur Verma, a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and PGDM from IIM, Calcutta has around 25 years of experience in Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Corporate Strategy.
At present, Mr. Verma is Group Chief Strategy Officer at Tata Sons Private Limited, where he has responsibilities in strategy, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. Previously, he was Managing Director (Investment Banking Division) in Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and also Group Manager & Head, Business Planning in Infosys Technologies Limited – Corporate Planning Group.
He currently serves on the boards of several Tata group companies.
