STL strengthens leadership team to drive the next phase of growth
STL, a leading optical and
digital solutions company, announced the addition of new leaders across the
business and functions.
The optical networking industry is undergoing a significant phase
of large-scale digital infrastructure buildouts across the globe, like
Bharatnet in India and
federally-funded broadband infrastructure projects under the Broadband Equity,
Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program in the
United States. STL is strategically expanding its capabilities across
its key global businesses with a continued focus on customer-centricity and
innovation. With their extensive experience and expertise, new leaders will play
a critical role in strengthening STL's customer relationships and laying a
robust foundation for sustainable growth in the years ahead.
Pankaj Malik has been
appointed as an interim Chief Executive Officer of STL's Global Services
Business. Pankaj has over 27 years for extensive experience in strategic
operations, digital transformations, and stakeholder management, with 20 years
in the telecom sector. His diverse leadership background includes notable
companies such as Philips India, Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, G4S Secure
Solutions, and Crest Digitel. Before joining STL, Pankaj worked as the COO at
Crest Digitel, where he played a pivotal role in managing and overseeing
operations across 22 telecom circles. Pankaj holds a Master's degree in
International Marketing from IIEIM and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce
(Accounting and Finance) from Delhi University.
Jeric McCoy has joined as Vice
President of Sales for Sterlite Technologies Inc. (STI), a US subsidiary of
STL. He brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the Outside Plant (OSP)
market, having held progressive leadership positions with companies like
Raychem, AFL, Prysmian, and Superior Essex. Throughout his career, Jeric has
successfully developed and managed comprehensive product portfolios, serving
diverse customer bases across the U.S. with strengths in market pricing and
distribution models. Jeric will report to Stephen
Szymanski, Regional Sales Head, STI.
Commenting
on this, Ankit Agarwal, Managing
Director, STL, said: "I am very confident that our leadership
team, with their vast experience and expertise, will drive the development of
our key business verticals. This will enable us to achieve outstanding customer
outcomes and profitable growth in the most impactful way possible. We're poised
for great things ahead! I wish them all the best."
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