Siddharth Talawadekar
About Siddharth Talawadekar
Siddharth Talawadekar serves as the Business Head of IoT at Bharti Airtel, where he has significantly contributed to the growth of the company's IoT business. He has a background in business development and marketing, with previous roles at Airtel and other companies, and holds an MBA and a B.Tech degree.
Current Role as Business Head, IoT
Siddharth Talawadekar serves as the Business Head for IoT at Bharti Airtel, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of Airtel's IoT initiatives. His leadership has contributed to positioning Airtel as a thought leader in the IoT sector, facilitating analyst briefings and customer events to enhance the company's visibility and influence in the market.
Previous Experience at Airtel
Siddharth Talawadekar has extensive experience at Airtel, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Regional Business Manager from 2016 to 2018 and later as Head of Business Development for IoT from 2019 to 2020. His tenure included significant achievements, such as driving a 4X growth in new order bookings for Airtel's IoT business and leading efforts that resulted in a 15% increase in revenue market share in the cellular IoT space over eight quarters.
Educational Background
Siddharth Talawadekar has a solid educational foundation. He studied at the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management in Pune, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing. He also holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), affiliated with Mumbai University. Additionally, he completed the Management Development Program in Organizational Leadership at INSEAD in 2020.
Career Progression and Internships
Siddharth's career began with an internship at Dabur India Limited in 2011, where he gained initial exposure to the corporate environment. He then joined Thermax Limited, working in International Marketing from 2008 to 2010. Following this, he progressed through various roles at Airtel, including Management Trainee, Key Account Manager, and Strategic Account Manager, before advancing to leadership positions in the IoT sector.
Leadership Development and Training
Siddharth Talawadekar participated in Airtel's Advanced Leadership Academy during the fiscal year 2021. This program is designed to enhance leadership skills and strategic thinking, further preparing him for his current role as Business Head of IoT. His involvement in such initiatives reflects his commitment to professional growth and leadership excellence within the telecommunications industry.