Tata Communications has announced the appointment of Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Effective May 20, 2026, he will serve a five-year term ending May 19, 2031. A seasoned industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, Lakshminarayanan brings extensive expertise from leadership roles at ServiceNow and Airtel, positioning him to drive the company’s future growth and strategic vision.
Leadership Transition
The Board of Directors of Tata Communications has formally approved the appointment of Ganapathi S. Lakshminarayanan, widely known as ‘Ganesh’, as the company’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. His leadership tenure officially commenced on May 20, 2026, following a rigorous nomination and remuneration review process. The appointment is currently subject to formal approval by the company’s shareholders.
Professional Background
With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Lakshminarayanan brings a wealth of international management experience to his new role. Before this appointment, he served as the MD and Group Vice President for ServiceNow, where he was responsible for driving significant market growth across India and the SAARC region. His deep corporate history also includes pivotal leadership positions, having served as the CEO of Airtel Business and the CEO of Airtel’s Enterprise Business unit.
Educational and Industry Accolades
Beyond his corporate achievements, Mr. Lakshminarayanan maintains a distinguished academic and professional profile. He holds an MBA with high distinction from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering, for which he graduated as a gold medalist from Guindy Engineering College. His industry influence is further evidenced by his two-time election to the NASSCOM executive council and his tenure on the FICCI council. He is also a founding member of Social Venture Partners Bengaluru.
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