Mumbai: Tata Communications has announced the appointment of two senior leaders to strengthen its capabilities across network infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity services, as the company sharpens its focus on supporting enterprises with AI-enabled digital infrastructure.
The company has appointed Rupesh Chokshi as Executive Vice President and Global Business Head – Network Services and Chief Technology Officer. Vivek Srivastava has been named Executive Vice President and Business Head – Cloud and Cyber Security Services. Both executives will join the company’s Global Management Committee.
Commenting on the appointments, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, MD & CEO, Tata Communications, said, “I am delighted to welcome both Rupesh and Vivek to the team as we strengthen our leadership bench to drive innovation and growth. Rupesh’s expertise in next-generation networks and AI-led infrastructure, along with Vivek’s strong leadership in cloud and cybersecurity, will further enhance our ability to serve as the operating backbone for enterprise AI needs.”
Strengthening network leadership
Chokshi brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience spanning networking, cloud connectivity, cybersecurity and software-defined infrastructure. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Application Security at Akamai Technologies, following senior leadership roles at AT&T.
In his new role, he will lead Tata Communications’ Network Services business, overseeing product strategy, AI-led network innovation and the expansion of the company’s global digital infrastructure capabilities.
Rupesh Chokshi said, “Tata Communications has built one of the world’s most advanced global networks. As enterprises accelerate AI and cloud adoption, the need for agile, secure, and high-performance connectivity has never been greater. I am excited to build on this incredible foundation, work with a world-class team, and drive the next phase of innovation and growth.”
Expanding cloud and cybersecurity portfolio
Srivastava joins Tata Communications from Fortinet, where he currently serves as Country Manager for India and the SAARC region. With over 27 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and digital transformation, he has previously held leadership positions at CrowdStrike, Cisco and IBM.
He will spearhead the expansion of Tata Communications’ cloud and cybersecurity portfolio, focusing on delivering secure, scalable and future-ready solutions for enterprise customers.
Vivek Srivastava said, “The next era of enterprise transformation will be defined by how effectively organisations harness cloud, AI, and intelligent digital infrastructure while embedding security and resilience at the core. Tata Communications has built a unique strategic position in enabling this transformation globally, and I am excited to help shape and accelerate this journey of growth and innovation.”
