Asif Hussain
About Asif Hussain
Asif Hussain serves as the Head of Airtel Business for the Up East region, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, having worked in various roles at Airtel and other companies since 2003.
Work at Airtel
Asif Hussain has held multiple positions at Airtel since 2007. He started as Head - Zonal Customer Service, serving for one year in New Delhi. He then progressed to Manager Sales from 2008 to 2011, followed by a role as Senior Manager - Sales from 2011 to 2013. After that, he worked as Senior Manager Marketing - Prepaid Acquisition Product Manager from 2013 to 2015. Currently, he serves as Head Airtel Business - Up East since 2017 and also holds the position of DGM Marketing - Head Acquisition since 2015, both based in New Delhi.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before his extensive tenure at Airtel, Asif Hussain worked at Idea Cellular Ltd as Senior Executive in Customer Care from 2003 to 2005 in Bombay. He also worked at Tata Teleservices Ltd as Senior Executive in Service Marketing from 2005 to 2007. These roles contributed to his foundational experience in the telecommunications sector.
Education and Expertise
Asif Hussain studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, where he completed a program from 2011 to 2012. His education has equipped him with advanced skills in management and marketing, which he has applied throughout his career in the telecommunications industry.
Career Progression
Asif Hussain's career in telecommunications spans over two decades, with significant roles in sales, customer service, and marketing. His career began at Idea Cellular Ltd and progressed through various positions at Airtel, showcasing his ability to adapt and grow within the industry. His current roles reflect his leadership in business and marketing strategies.