Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 26, 2009
VINOD KUMAR is President and COO of Tata Communications Limited. As President of
Global Data & Mobility Solutions for Tata Communications part of the $62.5
billion Tata Group Mr. Kumar is responsible for expanding Tata Communications'
roadmap and charter into the global communications market. Enhancing the service
capabilities and customer-facing activities in strategic markets beyond the
shores of India sums up his mandate. In addition to heading these strategic
initiatives, Mr. Kumar is also responsible for the Wholesale Data, Global Mobile
and International Enterprise lines of business, and for meeting the company's
ambitious targets. Mr. Kumar is also a Director on the Board of Tata
Communications Limited. He has a wide range of cross-functional experience in
the telecommunications industry. He also has an impressive track record in
developing business strategies and creating fast growth organizations. He was
previously Senior Vice President of Asia Netcom, responsible for all aspects of
generating top-line growth, including strategy formulation, product marketing
and sales. He was actively involved in all aspects of the financial
restructuring and eventual asset sale of Asia Global Crossing to China Netcom,
resulting in the formation of Asia Netcom. In 1999, Mr. Kumar joined WorldCom
Japan as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that, he held various senior
positions at Global One in the United States and Asia where he had major
responsibilities in market management, sales, marketing, product management,
multinational account management and operations. Mr. Kumar graduated with honors
in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Birla Institute of Technology
and Science in India. Profile
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