Girish Mehta elevated to Director & Head of NPO at Nokia Networks

Girish Mehta has been elevated to Director & Head of Network Planning and Optimization (NPO) at Nokia Networks. With over two decades of experience across telecom vendors and operators, Mehta will take on the role of Head of NPO – Bharti RU, building on his extensive experience in network performance, optimization and telecom operations.

Prior to this elevation, Mehta served as Head of Performance & Optimization for the Bharti account at Nokia, where he led several strategic NPO projects. His work focused on network performance and optimization initiatives, supporting operational efficiency and network improvements.

Over the course of his career, Mehta has held several key positions, including responsibilities across network optimization, NPO management and regional network planning. His experience spans different aspects of telecom network operations, giving him a broad understanding of network performance requirements and optimization strategies.

Mehta has also held senior roles at Vodafone and Bharti Airtel, gaining experience across major telecommunications organisations. His professional journey reflects more than 20 years of involvement in network planning and optimization across multiple telecom vendors and operators.

In his expanded role at Nokia Networks, Mehta will lead NPO for the Bharti RU, bringing his technical expertise and experience in strategic network initiatives to the position. His elevation marks another step in his career in telecommunications, with a continued focus on network performance and optimization.