Rahul Puri Takes Charge as Sterlite Technologies’ CEO for Optical Networking Business
Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL), a major Indian Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) manufacturer, has appointed Mr. Rahul Puri to the position of Chief Executive Officer of its Optical Networking Business. This information was shared by Sterlite Technologies in its press release dated 25th November 2024.
Mr. Puri graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Government Bikram College of Commerce in Patiala. He went on to complete MBA in Marketing and Finance in 2001 from the University Business School in Punjab. Additionally, he is currently pursuing a leadership development program in Business Administration and Management at Harvard Business School.
Mr. Puri began his career in 2001 as Zonal Business Manager at Airtel, where he worked for over three years. He then held roles at prominent companies, including Samsung Electronics, Reliance Digital Retail Ltd., and Sony Mobile Communications. In 2012, he joined Apple as the Regional Business Head for North and East India and was promoted to National Sales Head in 2015.
In 2019, Mr. Puri joined STL as Assistant Vice President for the company’s operations in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions. Prior to his promotion to CEO of the Optical Networking Business, Mr. Puri served as STL’s Vice President for its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEIA) and Asia-Pacific businesses.
Commenting on Rahul Puri’s promotion, Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director of STL said “Rahul’s extensive industry experience, combined with his global perspective, positions him as a transformative force in shaping the future of telecom and technology”.
