Binod Sriwastav has joined Airtel Business as the Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer – Global Business. With over two decades of leadership experience across the telecom and digital infrastructure space, Binod brings a wealth of global expertise in strategic partnerships, product management, sales, and connectivity solutions. His return to Airtel marks a significant moment, as he steps into a pivotal role to shape the company’s global vision.
Before rejoining Airtel, Binod served as the Head of Strategic Partnerships Development for India and South Asia at Google Global Network. During his tenure, he focused on edge, backbone, and subsea initiatives, contributing to Google’s expansive digital infrastructure goals across the region. His role involved leading strategic alliances and driving development across key geographies, cementing his position as a leader in the global connectivity ecosystem.
Prior to that, Binod held several critical leadership roles during his 12+ years at Tata Communications, where he served as the Global Sales Head & Vice President for the Service Provider Business. He was instrumental in overseeing operations and revenue growth across India and the SEA region. His earlier years at Bharti Airtel Limited saw him heading Global Connectivity Products, and before that, he spent over a decade at VSNL International in partnership and connectivity services—building a strong foundation in international telecom operations.
Binod’s extensive track record of building global partnerships and leading high-impact initiatives will play a vital role in driving Airtel Business’s global ambitions. His leadership comes at a time when enterprises worldwide are accelerating their digital transformation journeys. With his strategic direction, Airtel aims to expand its footprint and enable seamless, secure, and scalable digital solutions for customers across the globe.
Airtel Business is proud to welcome Binod back to the team.