Mumbai: Ericsson has appointed Randeep Raina as Head of Customer Unit Vodafone Idea (Vi), strengthening its leadership team as it deepens its long-standing strategic partnership with the telecom operator.
Based in Mumbai, Raina will report to Andres Vicente, CEO of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania and India, Ericsson, and will be part of the company’s regional leadership team. He succeeds Krishna Patil, who has been appointed Executive Advisor to Andres Vicente.
Raina brings more than 27 years of experience spanning technology, sales, strategy and business development. Prior to joining Ericsson, he served as Head of Telco and Strategic Partnerships at Google India and previously held the position of Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Nokia Networks India.
In his new role, Raina will lead Ericsson’s engagement with Vodafone Idea, working closely with the telecom operator to support its network evolution and accelerate the deployment of next-generation connectivity solutions.
Commenting on the appointment, Andres Vicente, CEO of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania and India, Ericsson, said, “It’s a pleasure to welcome Randeep on board as we collaborate with Vi to build a future ready network and accelerate its digital transformation journey. With his extensive leadership experience, strategic vision and customer-first mindset, I am confident Randeep will play a pivotal role in further deepening our partnership with Vi and support its network evolution ambitions.”
He added, “I would also like to recognize and thank Krishna Patil for his invaluable executive leadership over many years at Ericsson and for establishing a strong and trusted partnership with Vi. As India’s digital transformation gathers momentum, we remain committed to being a trusted technology partner, helping our customers create lasting value and deliver exceptional experiences to millions of Indian consumers.”
