Tata Communications Appoints Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Tata Communications Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan as an Additional Director and Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, approved by the Board of Directors, establishes his role for a five-year term, subject to the approval of the Company's shareholders.The Board's resolution grants Mr. Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan the tenure beginning May 20, 2026, and concluding on May 19, 2031. The company confirmed that Mr. Lakshminarayanan has no inter se relationships with any other director of the company, nor is he debarred from holding the office of a director by any regulatory authority.
Mr. Lakshminarayanan was previously appointed as the Managing Director & CEO-Designate by the Board of Tata Communications on January 21, 2026.
Professional Background
Mr. Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan possesses over 30 years of international management experience, having worked with multinational corporations, B2B startups, and Indian enterprises.His professional history includes serving as the CEO of Airtel Business in India and previously holding the role of CEO of Airtel's Enterprise Business unit. More recently, he served as the MD, Group Vice President for ServiceNow - India and SAARC, where he was instrumental in driving market growth for ServiceNow.
Academically, Mr. Lakshminarayanan holds an MBA with high distinction from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He also holds a BS in Computer Science and Engineering, a degree he received as a gold medalist from Guindy Engineering College in Chennai, India. Beyond his corporate roles, he has been twice elected to the NASSCOM executive council and served on the FICCI council. Furthermore, he is a founding member of Social Venture Partners Bengaluru.
The details of his appointment tenure and background are summarized below:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Role Appointed | Additional Director and Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer |
| Appointment Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Term Duration | Five years (May 20, 2026 to May 19, 2031) |
| Previous Role | MD, Group Vice President for ServiceNow - India and SAARC |
| Education | MBA (Ross School of Business, University of Michigan); BS in Computer Science and Engineering (Guindy Engineering College) |
TATACOMM Stock Price Movement
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