Ankit Rastogi
About Ankit Rastogi
Ankit Rastogi serves as the Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Finance & SCM for the Kolkata and West Bengal telecom circles at Airtel, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in finance and management, having held various roles at Airtel and other companies over the past 15 years.
Current Role at Airtel
Ankit Rastogi serves as the Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Finance & Supply Chain Management for the Kolkata and West Bengal telecom circles at Airtel. He has held this position since 2022, overseeing key operational areas including Warehouse Management and Inventory Management. His role involves close collaboration with the CEO to formulate strategies aimed at enhancing revenue and reducing operational expenditures.
Previous Experience in Airtel
Ankit Rastogi has a significant history with Airtel, having worked in various financial roles. He was the DGM - FP&A Head from 2018 to 2020 and served as Corporate Controller Opex from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he held the position of Assistant Manager Finance from 2011 to 2013 and later worked as Manager Finance from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at Airtel spans over a decade, contributing to his extensive expertise in finance and operations.
Early Career Background
Before joining Airtel, Ankit Rastogi gained experience in finance at several organizations. He worked as a Finance Officer at Ambuja Cements Ltd. from 2009 to 2011 and served as a Manager at Kotak Mahindra Bank from 2006 to 2009. His early career laid a solid foundation in financial management and operational oversight.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Ankit Rastogi holds an MBA in International Business & Finance from Amity Business School, which he completed from 2004 to 2006. He also achieved a CMA designation from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, studying from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from Panjab University between 2001 and 2004. His educational background supports his extensive career in finance.
P&L Responsibility and Governance
In his current role, Ankit Rastogi has Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for both the West Bengal and Kolkata telecom circles. He focuses on the governance of financial processes, ensuring effective management and oversight of operational expenditures and revenue generation strategies.