Vivek Garg
About Vivek Garg
Vivek Garg serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at American Tower and has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, having held key positions at companies such as Viom Networks and Reliance Communications. He has a strong educational background in Physics and Business Administration from reputable institutions in India.
Current Role at American Tower
Vivek Garg serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at American Tower, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he has played a significant part in driving strategic initiatives that have contributed to the company's growth in market share. His efforts have been instrumental in achieving an industry-best tenancy ratio of 2.2X for American Tower in India. Garg's strategic engagement with customers has been a key factor in enhancing the company's competitive position.
Experience at Viom Networks Limited
Since 2013, Vivek Garg has worked at Viom Networks Limited as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Over his tenure, he has significantly contributed to the company's financial turnaround, with profit after tax (PAT) improving from a negative 70 Crores in 2013-14 to 535 Crores in 2015-16. His leadership has been crucial in navigating the company through challenging market conditions and achieving substantial financial growth.
Previous Positions in Telecommunications
Vivek Garg has held several key positions in the telecommunications industry. He was the Chief Operating Officer for BPL Mobile Ltd in Maharashtra Circle for 11 months in 2002. He also served as the Chief Commercial Director at Globacom Limited in Nigeria from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he worked at Reliance Communications Ltd as Regional Business Head and Senior Executive Vice President from 2005 to 2012, and at Tata Teleservices Ltd as Senior Vice President from 2003 to 2005.
Educational Background
Vivek Garg completed his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics at the University of Madras from 1980 to 1983. He furthered his education at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM) from 1983 to 1985. Earlier, he studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya, achieving the All India Secondary School Certificate (AISSC) in Physics from 1978 to 1980.
Achievements in Market Share Growth
During his tenure at American Tower, Vivek Garg consistently achieved a market share that was double the tower share, reaching 28% in 2016 compared to a 15% tower share. His strategic initiatives and customer engagement efforts have contributed significantly to the company's market presence and competitive advantage in the telecommunications sector.