Avneet Singh Puri
About Avneet Singh Puri
Avneet Singh Puri is the CEO of Bharti Airtel for the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in telecom, FMCG, and healthcare sectors, with a strong background in sales, marketing, and business development.
Current Role at Airtel
Avneet Singh Puri serves as the CEO for the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions at Airtel. He has held this position since 2018 and operates from the Hyderabad area. Under his leadership, the business unit ranks among the top two for Bharti Airtel in terms of revenue, generating over 0.9 billion USD annually. His role involves strategic planning and stakeholder management across various geographies.
Previous Experience at Vodafone
Prior to his current role, Avneet Singh Puri worked at Vodafone in various capacities. He served as the Business Development Manager in Marketing from 2005 to 2006, and later held positions including Zonal Business Head from 2008 to 2009, Head of Marketing from 2009 to 2011, and Senior Manager for Prepaid Sales from 2006 to 2008. His tenure at Vodafone spanned multiple years and involved significant responsibilities in product marketing and sales.
Education and Expertise
Avneet Singh Puri holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communications from the Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education at the Management Development Institute from 1998 to 2000. His academic background supports his expertise in strategic planning, sales, marketing, and business development across various sectors.
Career in Healthcare and FMCG
In addition to his experience in telecommunications, Avneet Singh Puri has a diverse background in the FMCG and healthcare sectors. He worked at BD as the Associate Director/National Sales Manager for MPS from 2013 to 2016 and as the National Marketing Manager for New Business Development from 2011 to 2013. His roles in these industries contributed to his comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing strategies.
Early Career at Philips Lighting
Avneet Singh Puri began his career at Philips Lighting as an Area Sales Manager for Lamps from 2000 to 2001, where he managed operations in South Bengal. This early experience laid the foundation for his future roles in sales and marketing within various industries.