Praveen Agarwal
About Praveen Agarwal
Praveen Agarwal serves as the Vice President and Business Head for APAC, China, India, and SAARC at Bharti Airtel Limited. He has extensive experience in telecom infrastructure investment and management, having held various leadership roles within the company since 2006.
Current Role at Airtel
Praveen Agarwal serves as the Vice President and Business Head for APAC, China, India, and SAARC at Bharti Airtel Limited. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in Gurgaon, India. In this role, he is involved in managing operations and implementing strategic directions for Airtel's business across these regions. His responsibilities include overseeing investment opportunities and ensuring the growth of telecom infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Airtel
Prior to his current role, Praveen Agarwal held several positions at Bharti Airtel Limited. He worked as the Head of Global Partner Management from 2011 to 2013, where he played a key role in investment planning and management for submarine cables. He also served as the Vice President and Business Head for the Middle East and Submarine Cables from 2013 to 2018, based in Dubai. Additionally, he was the Head of Product for International Business from 2006 to 2011.
Career Background in Telecom
Before joining Bharti Airtel, Praveen Agarwal worked as a Product Manager for IPLC at VSNL from 2004 to 2006 in the Mumbai area. His career in the telecom industry spans various roles that have contributed to his expertise in managing telecom infrastructure and investment opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Praveen Agarwal holds a degree from the Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. He also studied at KNIT, Sultanpur. His educational background has equipped him with a deep understanding of the telecom sector, particularly in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and India markets, which supports his strategic decision-making in his current role.