Vishal Kumar
About Vishal Kumar
Vishal Kumar serves as the Head of Global Sales Strategy & Operations at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited, a position he has held since 2017. With a strong background in management and consulting, he has worked with notable companies such as HCL Infosystems, Airtel, and Bain & Company.
Work at Sterlite Technologies
Vishal Kumar has been serving as the Head of Global Sales Strategy & Operations at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited since 2017. His role involves overseeing the sales strategy and operational functions on a global scale. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he has contributed to the company's growth and strategic direction in the telecommunications sector for over seven years.
Previous Experience in Sales and Consulting
Before joining Sterlite Technologies, Vishal Kumar held various positions in notable organizations. He worked as a Senior Manager at HCL Infosystems Ltd. from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Manager at Airtel from 2014 to 2016, where he led initiatives in Business Analytics and Wireless Network Sharing. His experience also includes roles as an Associate Consultant and Summer Associate at Bain & Company, and as a Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte Consulting.
Education and Expertise
Vishal Kumar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 2005 to 2009. His academic achievements include securing Institute Rank 14 at IIT Kharagpur and Rank 25 at IIM Ahmedabad.
Leadership and Mentorship Initiatives
During his tenure at Deloitte Consulting, Vishal Kumar led a mentorship initiative aimed at training new recruits. His leadership in this area was recognized through consistently receiving 'Exceeded Expectations' ratings. At Airtel, he demonstrated exceptional performance by being promoted to Manager within five months of joining, reflecting his capabilities in leadership and operational excellence.
Significant Contributions and Achievements
Vishal Kumar has made notable contributions throughout his career. At Bain & Company, he supported a leading IT technology company in developing a key account partnership worth over $500M. Additionally, during his time at Airtel, he led efforts that resulted in savings exceeding $100M through investment appraisals and other strategic initiatives.