Vani Venkatesh
About Vani Venkatesh
Vani Venkatesh serves as the CEO of Global Business at Airtel Business, having held various leadership roles within the company since 2016. With a diverse background in management and strategy across multiple industries, Venkatesh has extensive experience in both corporate and consulting environments.
Current Role at Airtel
Vani Venkatesh serves as the CEO of Global Business at Airtel Business. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in Gurugram, Haryana, India. In her current role, she oversees the global business operations of Airtel, focusing on strategic initiatives and growth opportunities in various markets.
Previous Experience at Airtel
Vani Venkatesh has a notable history with Airtel, having worked in multiple leadership roles. She served as CEO of Airtel Retail from 2016 to 2018, and as CEO for the Delhi NCR region from 2019 to 2022. Her tenure in these roles involved managing operations and driving business strategies within the competitive telecommunications sector.
Experience in the Nutrition Sector
Vani Venkatesh worked at Abbott Nutrition in various capacities. She was the Head of New Products and Strategy in India from 2012 to 2014 and later served as Associate Director for Medical Nutrition from 2014 to 2016. Her experience in this sector contributed to her expertise in product development and strategic planning.
Educational Background
Vani Venkatesh has a strong educational foundation. She studied at the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India and achieved ICWAI. Additionally, she earned a Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore from 2001 to 2003.
Career History Prior to Airtel
Before her roles at Airtel, Vani Venkatesh gained extensive experience in consulting and management. She worked at McKinsey & Company as a Consultant from 2003 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Hindustan Lever Limited as Manager - Commercial and at Price Waterhouse as an Audit Trainee, where she developed her skills in commercial management and auditing.