STL promoted Rahul Puri to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Optical Networking Business (ONB), effective immediately. Puri, previously Vice President and General Manager for EMEIA and APAC, brings over 24 years of expertise across business development, sales, marketing, and operations. His distinguished career includes leadership roles at Apple, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Reliance, and Airtel, where he drove innovation and customer-first strategies to secure major telecom partnerships and lead high-impact initiatives.
Puri has been instrumental in STL’s global expansion, strengthening its presence in key markets like the U.S., EMEA, and India, and driving growth across the telecom and technology sectors. His promotion underscores STL’s confidence in his vision to navigate the dynamic industry landscape. Ankit Agarwal, STL’s Managing Director, praised Puri’s global perspective and transformative leadership. Puri expressed enthusiasm for the role, emphasizing a focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and deep customer engagement as STL continues to bolster its global market position.
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