NEW YORK — Australian telecom company Telstra announced today it has hired Vish Vishwanathan (above) for the position of vice-president of its wholesale group for the Americas, as the company continues its international growth and network expansion.
“Vishwanathan will take charge of Telstra’s existing business that serves telecom and satellite providers across North America, spearhead plans to extend the company’s reach across Latin America and expand its services capabilities to satellite operators,” reads a Telstra press release announcing his appointment.
Vishwanathan’s 30-plus years of experience in the telecom industry includes “successfully launching new technologies and services, leading sales organizations and developing new markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia,” the release says.
He previously led global IP network sales for NTT and has also held senior sales and market development roles at CenturyLink, MCI International and Motorola.
“I have observed the Telstra team over a period of time and loved the passion and energy they bring into the market. The customer focus is incredibly compelling and I am excited to join the team,” Vishwanathan said in the release.
“Telstra’s leadership in trans-Pacific connectivity and reach across Asia provides a lot of opportunity in the market,” he added.
“Operators are shoring up their networks to meet explosive customer demand and Telstra’s continued investment in its network, products and services means we are incredibly well-placed to support this growth.”
Nicholas Collins, president of Telstra Americas, said Vishwanathan “brings significant experience leading go-to-market strategies and customer-facing teams, along with a strong track record across international markets,” adding the “combination makes him a formidable appointment to lead the next chapter of our ambitious wholesale growth in the Americas.”
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