:: Welcome To GTL Limited ::

Manoj Tirodkar

		Chairman Mr. Manoj Tirodkar, Chairman & Managing Director of the Global Group is a first generation entrepreneur. He is widely recognized for his efforts towards creating an efficient and environment friendly telecom industry and championing the cause of Shared telecom infrastructure model. Global Group has 7 companies, two of which are listed on Indian Stock Exchanges (BSE & NSE). The Group has more than 30,000 towers, have revenues of US $ 1.2 Billion, total asset size of over US$ 5 Billion and more than 35,000 professionals by FY 2011. The Group has Operations across 46 countries, employs people of 22 nationalities and supports 18 social causes. Under his leadership, Global Group companies have partnered with leaders in technologies like Qualcomm, Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia Siemens Networks, Huawei, ZTE etc to offer Network services across the world. As part of his vision for a cleaner and greener environment, Global Group is investing over US$ 520 Mn in engineering the world’s largest green tower roll out, using energy management solutions and greener sources of fuel like Solar, Wind, Biomass etc. A firm believer in Corporate Social Responsibility, Mr. Manoj Tirodkar supports a number of causes through Global Foundation. He takes keen interest in educating under privileged children in rural India, improving their health and helping the cause of visually challenged.

Sadanand D. Patil

		Independent Senior Director : Mr. Patil was born on November 10, 1955 is a Commerce Graduate from the Mumbai University. He has been a member of the Board since September 5, 1998 as an independent director. Mr. Patil has a rich experience of more than 21 years across functions like finance, audit, logistics, distribution, customer service, human relations and administration. He takes a keen interest in addressing the organizational issues, and heads the Shareholders / Investors grievances committee.

Prof. S. C. Sahasrabudhe

		Independent Director : Born in 1942, Prof.Sahasrabudhe obtained his M.Sc from Nagpur University in 1964, followed by M.Tech, from IIT Bombay in 1966. He received his Ph.D in 1971 from Leningrad University of the erstwhile USSR. He served as an Independent Director on the Board of GTL Limited, between September 5, 1998 and December 31, 2000. Thereafter, he joined the Company as a Whole time Director from January 1, 2001 until September 2005. Presently, he is associated as a Non Executive Director of the Company. Prof Sahasrabudhe is the former Deputy Director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai, and was instrumental in setting up many teaching laboratories, such as the micro-processor lab, the communication electronics lab, etc. He guided 15 doctoral dissertations, over 75 M.Tech theses and a very large number of B.Tech students. For all these efforts, he was awarded the Best Teacher Award in 2001. His research focus has been primarily on image and signal processing and telecommunication. His pioneer contribution in these areas in India has helped in grooming a large number of excellent researchers. He also has been awarded the prestigious Prof.SVC Aiya memorial award and the Prof. S.K.Mitra memorial award. He was a visiting faculty at the School of Electrical Engineering, University of Sydney, Australia and at EPPL, Lausanne, Switzerland. His fields of interest include Communications, Signal & Image Processing and Microprocessor Applications. Currently he is the Director of Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology.

T. N. V. Ayyar

		Independent Director : Mr. Ayyar was born on April 21, 1961, is a qualified Chartered Accountant, and has been an independent financial consultant involved in corporate finance and investment advisory related practice. He has been a member of the Board since April 24, 2000 as an independent director, and heads the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Ayyar has over twenty years post qualification experience and has been involved in development and public finance, privatizations and investment banking in advisory capacity. Mr. Ayyar has spent over four years as a long-term consultant to projects funded by multilateral & bilateral agencies in over twelve developing countries around the world. These projects included parastatal review and restructuring, institutionalizing private sector initiatives for promoting non-conventional energy programs and other development projects. Mr. Ayyar has participated as an advisor to several state utilities in the power sector in India and was also a member of the expert committee appointed by the state government for renegotiating the Dabhol Power Project. Mr. Ayyar has also served on the Boards of several Indian and multinational companies as a non-executive director. These companies include those engaged in consumer durables, aviation, networking and telecom solutions, power transmission & distribution, 3D animation, agro processing & logistics, software development, asset management, banking & finance and insurance.

Prof. Shamkant B. Navathe

		Independent Director : Prof. Navathe was born on September 23, 1945. He is a Ph.D from the University of Michigan, USA and MS in Computer and Information Science from Ohio State University, Columbus and a BE in Electrical Communications Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He has been a member of the Board since July 30, 2001 as an independent director. Dr. Shamkant Navathe is currently a professor at the College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. He is known for his work on database modeling, database conversion, database design, distributed database fragmentation, allocation, and redesign, and database integration. He has worked with IBM and Siemens in research divisions and has been a consultant to various companies, including Honeywell, Nixdorf, CCA, ADR, Digital, MCC, Harris, Equifax and Hewlett-Packard. Prior to his current position, Dr. Navathe was with the Database Systems Research and Development Center and was a Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Florida in Gainsville (1979-1990). He was on the faculty of New York University's Graduate School of Business Administration (1975-79) and a system engineer for IBM World Trade Corporation and Electronic Data Systems. He has co-authored the book,"Fundamentals of Database Systems", with R. Elmasri, (Edition 5, 2007) which is currently the leading database textbook worldwide. He also co-authored "Conceptual Database Design: An Entity-Relationship Approach" with Carlo Batini and Stefano Ceri in 1992. Dr. Navathe has over 150-refereed journal and conference publications. He is known for his research work on Database Modeling and Design, Data Conversion and Integration, and Manufacturing and Bio-informatics applications. He is on the advisory board of the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) at Pune.

Vijay M Vij

		Independent Director : Mr. Vijay M Vij, is a Practicing Chartered Accountant and has an experience of over 18 years in almost every facet of taxation, auditing and consulting profession. Mr. Vijay is a commerce graduate from Mumbai University and became Chartered Accountant from ICAI in 1995. Mr. Vijay is the Managing Partner of P. Parekh & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and is an expert in Direct Taxation, Valuations, Financial Modeling, Business consultancy and M & A. He has effectively advised several companies on business restructuring and start up ventures, and helped them compete in tough Business Environment. He has hands on experience in providing advice on tax efficient entry strategy for India, transfer pricing and tax treaty implications

Mr. Charudatta Naik

		Whole time director : Mr. Charudatta Naik has an experience of over 22 years in the telecom industry spanning across, Technical Support, Sales & Marketing and Business Operations. He is on the Board of GTL Limited and GTL Infrastructure Limited. He is also on the advisory board of Global Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Group. As Group CEO he provides strategic guidance to Group Companies to enhance the Group’s growth potential, globally. He is also responsible for the group’s overall operations. Mr. Charudatta Naik has earlier worked with companies like Crompton Greaves and Unitel Communications. He is an Engineering Graduate in Electronics & Telecom.

S.K. Roy

		Whole-Time Director & COO : Mr. S K Roy as Whole-Time Director & Chief Operating Officer is responsible for Managing Growth, Profitability and Operations of the Company. Mr. Roy has an overall experience of over 28 years in Business Management, Strategic Planning, Sales and Marketing in ITservices, Telecom & System Integration industries. He has been associated with GTL for over 15 years and has worked as an Operational Head as well as pioneered & headed the Company’s Consumer Telecom Business. Mr. Roy served as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO), prior to taking on his current role. In the past he has worked with companies like Philips and ET&T. Mr. Roy holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Bachelors degree in Engineering and Master of Engineering from Calcutta University.

Hemant Desai

		Independent Director: Mr. Hemant Desai, born on 16th March, 1962, is an Arts graduate with specialization in Economics. He is the Promoter Director of Tradewell International Pvt. Ltd. (an Indo-Saudi joint venture group). Mr. Desai has extensive experience in Distribution and Marketing and Supply chain management. He has successfully advised several Electronic and FMCG companies in setting up their supply chains and distribution networks. Mr. Desai has also contributed towards developing export markets particularly in Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Nepal for his clients.

D.S. Gunasingh

		Independent Director: Mr. D.S. Gunasingh, born on March 1, 1949, has over 35 years of work experience in large corporates in India, in the fields of Secretarial, Corporate Governance, Legal and Taxation. He is a graduate in Science and has done his B.L. and FCS. Mr. Gunasingh in his career has handled several professional assignments that include managing affairs of boards and shareholders of large public listed companies; handling of issues for raising funds through equity and debt instruments in the Domestic Market and Bonds Issues in the International Markets; merger, demerger and takeover of companies; establishment of globally recognized corporate governance practices; legal representation before Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal and Company Law Board; practice as Advocate; and authoring a book on taxation.

Navin J. Kripalani

		Independent Director: Mr. Navin Kripalani, born on 6th April, 1949 is a Science Graduate. Mr. Kripalani has an extensive experience of 39 years, out of which over 29 years were in hard-core operations. Mr. Kripalani considers it a privilege to have been privy to intricate machinations within organizations - with both their internal and external customers. He believes that the key ingredients for organizational success are culture, values, discipline, processes and, most vital of all, relationships. Some of his key interest areas are: Managing cultural change Initiating a corporate cultural revolution to ignite a self-sustaining fire within each employee to provide intense energy to meet the growth requirements of both internal & external customers and investors. Critical appraisal of business strategy Getting process into DNA Assessing & profiling human resource needs, nurturing & development Financial services – Including Business Modelling, Financial Structuring etc. He has been the President of TiE, Pune Chapter, for 2010-2011. He is a Governing Council Member of Innovations Society, Pune. In 1985, he was the Managing Director of Kilobytes India Ltd, a SEEPZ based, ICICI funded, Company, manufacturing & exporting 1 Million 5.25" Floppy Discs every month. In 1977, he was the first few employees of Xerox Ltd. In 1965, he had joined the National Defence Academy to train for commission into the Indian Army.

Charudutta Naik, COO

Mr. Naik is a B.E. in Electronics & Telecom and has an overall experience of over 20 years in the Network Services space, and has held several key positions in various telecom and system integration companies. He has a keen understanding of the Telecom Services space. As Chief Operating Officer, his key responsibilities include Strategy, Globalization and inorganic growth initiatives.

He had earlier worked with companies like Crompton Greaves and Unitel Communications He has extensive experience in enterprise switching business, and had played a vital role in introducing Fourth Generation Voice Switches in India in 1995, and introduction of First Private Feature Transparent Network in India.

S.K. Roy, COO, GTL Limited

Mr. S K Roy as Chief Operating Officer is responsible for Managing Growth, Profitability and Operations of the Company.

Mr. Roy has an overall experience of over 27 years in Business Management, Strategic Planning, Sales and Marketing in IT services, Telecom & System Integration industries.

He has been associated with GTL for over 13 years and has worked as an Operational Head as well as pioneered & headed the Company’s Consumer Telecom Business. Mr. Roy served as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO), prior to taking on his current role. In the past he has worked with companies like Philips and AT&T.

Mr. Roy holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Bachelors degree in Engineering and Master of Engineering from Calcutta University.

L.Y. Desai, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, GTL Limited

Mr. L Y Desai as Deputy Chief Operating Officer is responsible for Managing Growth, Organizational Processes and New Business Opportunities for GTL worldwide.

Mr. Desai, with more than 25 years of post qualification experience, has led all the facets of Marketing Strategy, with emphasis on Business Sustainability, Industry Leadership, and Newer Markets. He has also discharged responsibilities as Group Financial Controller from 1992-1998, setting up of North American Business operations for the company, spearheading Investor relations and International Capital Markets and lately as Global Head for sales and Marketing.

Mr. Desai by qualification is a commerce graduate from Mumbai University, besides Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary.

H.K.Gohil, President - Telecom Engineering

Mr. Gohil is a B.E. in Electronics and has an experience of over 20 years, having spent his entire career in the telecom and associated technologies. In a career spanning over 11 years at GTL, Mr. Gohil has held several key leadership roles including heading the delivery. In his current role, he is responsible for handling the telecom engineering business.

He has experience in almost all the facets of business ranging from delivery, business development, pre sales to International business, and enjoys extensive relationships with global leaders like Ericsson, Nokia, Motorola, Nortel, Alcatel etc.

Pinakin Gandhi, Group COO

Pinakin Gandhi has over 14 years of experience in Corporate Management. He brings with him a wealth of experience in Strategic Planning, Investor Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions and Organizational Re-Engineering.

He acts as an interface between the various stakeholders and senior management. His keen acumen, foresight, and understanding of business environment have helped the Group charter its strategy. Pinakin Gandhi is an Electronics Engineer and MBA.

Rahul Desai, Vice President – Risk Management

Rahul Desai holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and a Master's in Management Science from Bombay University. He has an overall experience of over a decade in Corporate Management. He has been associated with GTL for over a decade and has held several important assignments in Risk Management, Legal, and Mergers & Acquisitions.

In his role as Head - Risk Management Group, he has been instrumental in setting up the risk management practice at GTL and has played a key role in formulating policies, procedures and plans that help mitigate risks affecting GTL.

Eugene Valles , Vice President, Human Resources

Eugene Valles heads the Human Resources function at GTL Limited and is focusing on implementing the best HR practices for the organization.

Eugene has an overall experience of over 16 years. Prior to GTL he has worked in companies like Searle India Limited and Ciba Vision.

He has expertise in areas like Organization Development, Talent Management and Recruitment.

Eugene is a MBA from the Goa Institute of Management and a B.Sc. from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.

Milind Bapat , Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounts

Milind Bapat heads the Finance function at GTL. His areas of expertise include corporate finance, accounts, banking, general accounting & management information system, budget and costing and capital re-structuring.

He has an overall experience of over 25 years. Prior to joining GTL in 1999, he was associated with companies like Dr. Writer’s Food Products Ltd., M/s. Borkar & Muzumdar, and a company manufacturing Bulk Drug.

Milind Bapat is a C.A. and Commerce Graduate.

Nitin Mandavkar , Group Head, Treasury

Nitin Mandavkar heads the Treasury Operations for the Global Group including GTL.

Nitin has over 18 years of experience in treasury and finance and has been instrumental in raising bonds, and external commercial borrowings to meet the acquisition targets and business expansion requirements of the Group.

Nitin Mandavkar, is a Post Graduate n Business Management from Wellingkar Institute.

Anurag Vashistha , Business Head, Power Division

Anurag Vashistha is responsible for leading the company's foray into Power Sector – EPC and Distribution Franchisee business.

Anurag has more than 21 years of multi-functional experience in the Telecom Industry. His stint at GTL covered several roles in Manufacturing, Business Development, Quality Assurance and Project Management. He has experience of managing projects in Several Countries in Europe, Mid East, India and SAARC countries. He is also on the Board of Studies of a leading Management institute offering post graduate programs in Telecom Management.

Anurag Vashistha is a B.E in Electronics.

Deven Buch , Sr. VP & Business Head, India Telecom Business Unit

Deven Buch leads the sales, presales and operations functions of GTL Ltd for the telecom business In India.

Deven is associated Global Group for over 18 years, starting his career with GTL as a management trainee. He has served across various functions like heading International Sales, Business Development for Professional Services and Transmission business.

Deven Buch is a B.E in Industrial Electronics and MBA from University of Pune.