SINGAPORE, January 22, 2026 — Tata Communications has appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer-Designate, marking a key leadership transition for the global digital ecosystem enabler.
The appointment follows a rigorous selection process conducted by the company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is subject to the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals. Upon approval, Lakshminarayanan will formally assume the role of Managing Director and CEO, succeeding A. S. Lakshminarayanan, who is set to retire on April 13, 2026.
Lakshminarayanan brings more than three decades of international management experience, spanning multinational corporations, B2B start-ups and large Indian enterprises. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Group Vice President for ServiceNow India and SAARC, where he was responsible for driving market growth across the region.
Prior to joining ServiceNow, Lakshminarayanan held senior leadership roles at Airtel, including CEO of Airtel Business in India and earlier, CEO of Airtel’s Enterprise Business unit. During his tenure, the enterprise business achieved 50 per cent growth over three years, expanded market share from 30 per cent to 33 per cent, and received the Chairman’s Award for Best Business Unit in FY23.
Commenting on the appointment, N. G. Subramaniam, Chairman of Tata Communications, said Lakshminarayanan’s experience across global businesses, automation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and enterprise-scale deals would complement the company’s strategic priorities and support its continued growth momentum.
Lakshminarayanan said he was honoured by the Board’s confidence and looked forward to building on Tata Communications’ customer-centric culture. He added that his focus would be on investing in people and executing the company’s strategy with discipline and consistency.
Academically, Lakshminarayanan holds an MBA with high distinction from the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Guindy Engineering College, Chennai, where he graduated as a gold medalist. He has also been elected twice to the NASSCOM executive council, served on the FICCI council, and is a founding member of Social Venture Partners Bengaluru.
The leadership transition comes as Tata Communications continues to strengthen its position in global connectivity, digital infrastructure and enterprise services.