Sandip Das — CEO
Sandip Das is a successful and highly respected International CEO who has built multi billion-dollar businesses across India and S.E. Asia. With his well-rounded leadership qualities, intellect, sense of integrity, creative flair, strong people and communication skills, he has had an exemplary career as a CEO, becoming one at the age of 35. He is immensely respected for his astute brand and marketing ability, having worked on iconic brands likes Orange, Hutch and Maxis. He is a 'big picture' person, who can also be meticulously detailed. He is an institution builder who has created leaders as well as great teams. Sandip has a versatile background having worked across consumer durables, automobiles, telecommunications and digital businesses. He has held distinguished Indian and International Board Directorships for over 15 years. Sandip is an inspiring public speaker, having addressed prestigious forums and academic communities including the Harvard University, across wide range of subjects. In 2010, the Asian Financial Community voted him Best CEO in Malaysia for leading the world's largest Telecom IPO raising USD 3.5 billion and for growing Maxis to rank amongst Top 5 listed entities in Malaysia. He figured for four years in The Top 100 Most Powerful Global Telecom Persons listed by the Global Telecoms magazine. He was conferred the Distinguished Alumni award in 2012 by his alma mater NIT, Rourkela. In 2016, Cyber Publications honoured him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Indian Telecom. Now, Sandip plays key roles, in which he is an influencer, making significant impact on people, processes and businesses. Some of these include the following: • Mentor & Advisor to Senior Partners and CEOs of a global consultancy firm and a large public listed company, • Telecom Advisor to a top International Bank, Advisor to a Reputation Management company • Empanelled consultant and industry expert to international consultancy firms
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecom and Business Strategy Executive with extensive leadership experience.
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Experience: 30 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Building Performance
- Communication
Career Highlights
- Led world's largest Telecom IPO raising USD 3.5 billion.
- Recognized as Best CEO in Malaysia by Asian Financial Community.
- Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award for contribution to Indian Telecom.
Work Experience
Polyplex
Non Executive Board Member, Chairman Risk Management Committee (1 yr 8 mos)
Greenlam Industries ltd
Independent Board Director, Chairman Nomination & Remuneration Committee (6 yrs 9 mos)
STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited
Independent Board Director (8 yrs)
Analysys Mason
Senior Advisor (3 yrs 2 mos)
Jio
Managing Director/CEO (1 yr 10 mos)
Maxis Berhad
Group CEO / Board Director (6 yrs 3 mos)
Hutchison Essar Telecom Ltd
Chief Executive Officer / Dy.Managing Director/ Board Director (12 yrs 3 mos)
Education
AMP...Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) at National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Indian School Certificate Examinations at St. Francis’ College, Lucknow, India