Tata Communications has announced the appointment of Mr. Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
This decision follows the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and has been approved by the Board of Directors.
Mr. Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan will assume the role of Managing Director and CEO for a term of 5 years, effective from May 20, 2026, to May 19, 2031.
His appointment is subject to the approval of the company's shareholders. There are no inter se relationships between Mr. Lakshminarayanan and any other director of the company.
Mr. Lakshminarayanan, also known as Ganesh, brings over 30 years of international management experience.
He has previously served as the MD, Group Vice President for ServiceNow - India and SAARC, and was responsible for driving market growth.
Prior to this, he was the CEO of Airtel Business in India and the CEO of Airtel's Enterprise Business unit.
Ganesh holds an MBA with high distinction from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
He also earned a BS in Computer Science and Engineering, graduating as a gold medallist from Guindy Engineering College in Chennai, India.
He has been elected twice to the NASSCOM executive council and served on the FICCI council.
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In addition to his corporate roles, Ganesh is a founding member of Social Venture Partners Bengaluru.
His contributions to industry councils include serving on the NASSCOM executive council and the FICCI council, highlighting his influence in the technology and business sectors.
As of May 20, 2026, at 11:38 AM, Tata Communications share price on NSE was trading at ₹1,721.20 up by 4.53% from the previous closing price.
The appointment of Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan as Managing Director and CEO marks a significant leadership change for Tata Communications. With his extensive experience and proven track record, he is expected to lead the company effectively during his tenure.
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Published on: May 20, 2026, 11:50 AM IST
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