Harish Laddha
About Harish Laddha
Harish Laddha serves as the CEO of SMB Business at Bharti Airtel, where he leads various product lines including IoT, Cloud, Connectivity, and Mobility. He has extensive experience in the technology sector, having held key positions at Ingram Micro and Tech Pacific over his career.
Work at Airtel
Harish Laddha serves as the CEO of the SMB Business at Bharti Airtel, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the SMB business across multiple product lines, including IoT, Cloud, Connectivity, and Mobility on a national scale. He has been instrumental in designing and executing the 'Digital First' business strategy specifically for Airtel's SMB segment, focusing on enhancing service delivery and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Harish Laddha completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunications at MIT, Pune, from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Management Studies (MMS) in Marketing from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) between 1994 and 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and business management.
Background
Before joining Airtel, Harish Laddha held various significant positions at Ingram Micro. He worked as Director of Cloud Business with P&L ownership from 2015 to 2018, and later as Executive Director of Global Business Development for a brief period in 2021. His earlier roles at Ingram Micro included Director of Product Management for both Strategic and Enterprise Business Units. Additionally, he worked at Tech Pacific as General Manager of Product and at TATA Communications Ltd. as General Manager of Channel Strategy.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Harish Laddha has demonstrated leadership in various capacities, particularly in the technology and telecommunications sectors. His contributions include overseeing product management and business development initiatives that align with market demands. At Airtel, he has played a key role in shaping the SMB business strategy, focusing on digital transformation and customer-centric solutions.