Tata Communications has announced the appointment of Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (Designate), effective January 21, 2026. Mr. Lakshminarayanan brings over thirty years of international management experience and will succeed A. S. Lakshminarayanan, who is retiring on April 13, 2026. The appointment is subject to regulatory approvals.
New Leadership Announcement
Tata Communications has appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (Designate), effective January 21, 2026. This decision follows the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The appointment is pending applicable regulatory approvals.
About Ganesh Lakshminarayanan
Mr. Lakshminarayanan has an extensive background, previously serving as MD, Group Vice President for ServiceNow India and SAARC. He has over thirty years of international management experience, working with multinational corporations, B2B start-ups, and Indian enterprises.
Prior to ServiceNow, he was the CEO of Airtel Business in India. During his tenure, the enterprise BU received the Chairman’s Award for Best BU in FY23, achieving 50% growth over three years and increasing market share from 30% to 33%.
His experience also includes a formative period at Dell, where he started Dell’s operations in India. He earned an MBA with high distinction from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and holds a BS in Computer Science and Engineering.
Succession and Future Direction
Mr. Lakshminarayanan will succeed A. S. Lakshminarayanan, the current Managing Director and CEO of Tata Communications, who is retiring on April 13, 2026. The company anticipates that Mr. Lakshminarayanan’s experience will contribute to Tata Communications’ strategies and growth momentum.
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