Randeep Sekhon
About Randeep Sekhon
Randeep Sekhon serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Bharti Airtel since 2018, bringing extensive experience in technology and business leadership. He has held various significant roles in the telecommunications industry across multiple countries, including positions at Axiata Group Berhad, Hutchison 3 Indonesia, and Spice Telecom.
Work at Airtel
Randeep Sekhon has served as the Chief Technology Officer at Bharti Airtel since 2018. His tenure in this role spans six years, and he operates from Gurgaon, India. Prior to this position, he held various roles within Airtel, including Chief Technology Officer for East India from 2001 to 2005 and Senior Vice President of Network Planning from 2006 to 2009. His extensive experience at Airtel has contributed to the company's technological advancements and strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Randeep Sekhon earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He also completed his Matriculation at GGS Public School, studying English from 1975 to 1985. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and business leadership, which he applies in his current roles.
Background
Randeep Sekhon has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various telecommunications companies across different countries. He began his career in the Indian Air Force as a Flight Lieutenant from 1991 to 1997. He later worked at Spice Telecom, Ericsson India Ltd, and Hutchison 3 Indonesia, where he held leadership positions, including Chief Technology Officer and Chief Executive Officer. His international experience spans Malaysia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh.
Achievements
In addition to his role at Airtel, Randeep Sekhon serves as a Board Member at Robi Axiata Limited since 2019 and at Indus Towers Limited since 2020. His leadership is characterized by a focus on transforming mobile operators into digital lifestyle providers through a customer-first and digital-first strategy. His unique blend of business leadership and technological understanding enables him to drive enterprise value generation effectively.