Anurag Joshi
About Anurag Joshi
Anurag Joshi serves as the Regional Head for B2B and Service Provider Business in South Asia and SAARC at Bharti Airtel. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, having held various leadership roles and developed strategies to enhance business growth across multiple regions.
Current Role at Bharti Airtel
Anurag Joshi serves as the Regional Head (B2B/Service Provider Business) for South Asia and SAARC at Bharti Airtel. He has held this position since 2019 and is based in Gurgaon, Haryana. In this role, he is responsible for leading customer and partner growth, as well as driving the penetration of various products, including Telco and SaaS offerings. His focus is on unlocking business potential in new geographies while enhancing existing revenue streams.
Education and Expertise
Anurag Joshi has a solid educational foundation with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from G. B. Pant Engineering College, completed in 2001. He furthered his studies with an MBA in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, from 2001 to 2003. In 2023, he completed the Executive Education - Leadership Development Programme at the Indian School of Business, focusing on leadership and strategy.
Previous Experience at Bharti Airtel
Anurag Joshi has extensive experience at Bharti Airtel, where he has held multiple roles since 2003. His positions include Sales Manager, Product Manager, and Regional Head for various regions, including Africa and the Middle East. He has been involved in formulating and implementing business strategies aimed at revenue growth across South Asia and other regions. His tenure includes leadership roles in international carriers sales and global account management.
Background in Telecommunications
Anurag Joshi has a strong background in the telecommunications industry, with experience managing multi-million dollar businesses. His expertise includes partner relations, alliances, and channel management. He has worked on joint go-to-market strategies and has been instrumental in developing business strategies that ensure revenue attainment in competitive markets.
Internship and Early Career
Anurag Joshi began his career with an internship in business development at Bharti Telesoft in 2002. He later joined Bharti Airtel, where he gained experience in various roles, including sales and business development. His early career laid the groundwork for his subsequent leadership roles in the telecommunications sector.