Vishal Aggarwal
About Vishal Aggarwal
Vishal Aggarwal serves as the Group Head of M&A, Capital Markets, Venture Capital, and FP&A at Sterlite Technologies Ltd. He has over 18 years of experience in corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions, contributing significantly to the company's growth and market expansion.
Work at Sterlite Technologies
Vishal Aggarwal has been with Sterlite Technologies Ltd. since 2011, holding various key positions. Currently, he serves as the Group Head for M&A, Capital Markets, Venture Capital, and FP&A since 2018. In this role, he oversees strategic financial planning and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to his current position, he worked as GM-Corporate Strategy, M&A & Investor Relations from 2015 to 2018 and as AGM-Corporate Strategy, M&A and Investor Relations from 2011 to 2015. His tenure at Sterlite has involved significant contributions to the company's growth and market expansion.
Education and Expertise
Vishal Aggarwal earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) at Savitribai Phule Pune University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and financial planning. This academic experience complements his extensive professional history in the technology and telecommunications sectors.
Background in Corporate Strategy
Vishal Aggarwal began his career at Minda Corporation, where he served as a Management Trainee from 2004 to 2005. He later took on roles in corporate strategy at Sterlite Technologies, including Manager Corporate Strategy from 2007 to 2010 and Chief Manager-Corporate Strategy and M&A from 2010 to 2011. His progression through these roles reflects his growing responsibilities and expertise in strategic planning and execution within the technology industry.
Achievements in M&A and Investments
Vishal Aggarwal has played a significant role in various strategic acquisitions and investments at Sterlite Technologies. Notable achievements include leading the acquisition of Optotec in Italy in 2020, which marked the company's entry into the optical interconnect space. He also facilitated the acquisition of IDS Group in the UK in 2019, enhancing the company's presence in the data center market. Additionally, he was instrumental in the strategic investment in ASOCS, a 5G Virtual RAN Tech Startup, in 2020.
Key Transactions and Market Expansion
Throughout his career at Sterlite Technologies, Vishal Aggarwal has been involved in several key transactions that have strengthened the company's market position. He managed the acquisition of Metallurgica Bresciana in Italy in 2018, which bolstered the company's European market presence. In 2017, he oversaw the complex acquisition of Avanstrate, a high-end LCD manufacturing business in Japan. His efforts have significantly contributed to the company's growth and diversification in various markets.