Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd (SSTL) announced the appointment of Shankar Bali as the Chief Operating Officer of Delhi NCR & Haryana circle. Reporting directly to Vsevolod Rozanov, President and CEO of the company, Shankar will be responsible for further stimulating the business growth for the company in the region.

As the COO for Delhi NCR & Haryana Circle at Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL), Shankar would be responsible for business development, daily operations, planning and execution of efficient marketing strategies, infrastructure management, capacity enhancement and governance.

Shankar brings with him a rich experience of over 21 years including more than 17 years in the telecom sector. During his last assignment at Hutch, as the Chief Executive Officer for Sri Lanka, he spearheaded the entire mobility initiatives of the company in the country.

Speaking on the appointment, Vsevolod Rozanov, President and CEO, SSTL said, “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Shankar Bali as the Chief Operating Officer of SSTL’s Delhi NCR & Haryana circle. I am confident that with his rich experience, Shankar will play a key role in driving growth for the company in one of the most important telecom circles in India.”

Speaking on his new assignment, Shankar Bali, said, “I am extremely delighted to be a part of the MTS family. The rapidity at which MTS has been expanding their business across India is motivating. I am looking forward to a long and successful relationship with SSTL to create a strong niche for itself in Delhi NCR & Haryana circle.”