Sandeep Girotra to lead NSN India business

Nokia Siemens Networks has appointed Sandeep Girotra to lead its business in India. Girotra will be based in Gurgaon and his appointment is effective from October 1, 2011. Girotra is currently responsible for a number of key customer accounts in India as a sub-region head. In his new role, Girotra will report to Chowdhary. The India region forms part of Nokia Siemens Networks customer operations east along with its business in Asia Pacific, China, Japan and the Middle East.

Ashish Chowdhary, head of customer operations east and a member of the company's executive board, has been acting as head for its India business since January 2011. “I am delighted that Sandeep, who has led a number of key accounts in India with great strength and professionalism, will step up to this role,” said Chowdhary. He added, Sandeep brings a strong track record of delivering growth and profitability over his 15 years at Nokia Siemens Networks and Nokia Networks. He has played an instrumental role in our strong performance in India.”

“I am privileged to lead the India region at a juncture when the Indian telecom industry is ready for the next phase of transformation,” said Girotra. “Reiterating our commitment to India, we recently announced that Nokia Siemens Networks is India's largest international telecom infrastructure manufacturer. That, combined with the fact that we are the leading 3G infrastructure and services partner in the country with 30% market share, makes it clear that Nokia Siemens Networks plays, and will continue to play, a leading role in the overall development of the country's telecommunications industry,” he added.

Nokia Siemens Networks employs 15,000 people in India, regarding it as a priority market as well as a global innovation hub and delivery base. The company's Indian manufacturing operations, global delivery centers and research and development facilities reflect Nokia Siemens Networks' focus on proximity to key customers and regions.