ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Names Bimal Khandelwal as New CEO for India
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), one
of the world’s fastest-growing data centre colocation services provider headquartered
in Singapore, announced the appointment of Bimal Khandelwal as the new Chief
Executive Officer for STT GDC India effective October 5, 2024. Bimal succeeds
Sumit Mukhija, who has decided to step down to pursue other personal interests
after leading STT GDC India's data centre business since 2016.
In his new role, Bimal will harness his nearly
three decades of experience across telecommunications, financial services and
information technology sectors to drive STT GDC’s continued leadership in
digital transformation for organisations and enterprises in India. Bimal most
recently served as Chief Financial Officer for STT GDC India.
Sumit has been instrumental in overseeing
significant growth for STT GDC India, guiding its expansion into 10 major
markets in the country and establishing a strong foundation for future growth.
Under his leadership, STT GDC India has been recognised as the best colocation
services provider in India for six consecutive years and has been consistently
acknowledged as a Great Workplace, ranking 14th among mid-size workplaces in India, and 42nd in Asia in 2024.
“India is one of the key pillars of STT GDC’s
success as a group and we will continue to build upon our momentum, as
evidenced by our recent announcement to invest
US$3.2 billion to add 550MW of data centre capacity in India. I am deeply appreciative of Sumit’s contributions to
STT GDC India in helping bring us to the forefront of the Indian data centre
market since the company’s inception and laying the foundation for our next
phase of growth. Bimal has been an integral part of our growth story in India
for the past seven years, and the Board of Directors and leadership team are
confident that, under Bimal’s leadership, STT GDC India will continue its
success and achieve the business goals set for the next five years and beyond,”
said Bruno Lopez,
President and Group Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.
Bimal brings over 25 years of experience and has
been a key driving force behind STT GDC India’s expansion strategy, which is
rooted in responsible development and sustainable growth. Since joining STT GDC
India in 2017, he has played a crucial role in shaping robust financial
processes and governance practices, as well as leading the company’s capital
procurement strategy and growth execution. A people-centric leader, Bimal also
oversees the company’s CSR and ESG-related initiatives. His previous leadership
roles include positions at Idea Cellular, Aircel ltd. (Maxis Group), Tata
Teleservices, and Birla Sun Life, equipping him with a broad and diverse leadership
experience.
“We are entering an exciting era of unprecedented
digital growth — as an organisation, an industry and as a country. We
are committed to providing the essential digital infrastructure that fuels
innovation and progress, while also supporting responsible, resilient and
sustainable growth. Our team’s passion and dedication are the driving force
behind our commitment to delivering exceptional service and exceeding customer
expectations. I encourage our customers, ecosystem partners and other
stakeholders to continue placing their trust in us, as we work together to
achieve even greater heights,” said Bimal
Khandelwal, Chief Financial Officer and CEO Designate, STT GDC India.
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