MANISH MANGAL

Manish Mangal is the Head of the Americas Communications Business at Tech Mahindra, leading one of the company’s most strategic and high-growth markets. He is a distinguished figure in the telecommunications industry, widely recognized for his visionary leadership and a 27-year career marked by transformative contributions and industry-first innovations across renowned organizations such as Reliance Jio, T-Mobile US (formerly Sprint), and Nokia.

With a career rooted in both strategic insight and operational execution, Manish brings a unique blend of deep technological expertise and business leadership. His broad experience spans across strategy, technology, operations, and organizational leadership—establishing him as a trusted advisor and catalyst for change within the global telecom ecosystem.

Since joining Tech Mahindra, Manish has played a critical role in driving growth and innovation. He previously led the Network Services Business Unit with full P&L responsibility, overseeing globally distributed teams across sales, portfolio and solution development, delivery, alliances, and operations. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing next-generation network technologies, including 5G, AI-powered automation, and cloud-native architectures.

Based in the United States throughout his career, Manish has partnered with telecom operators across the globe, offering him a nuanced, international perspective on the industry's evolution. He holds an impressive portfolio of 60 U.S. patents, underscoring his strong innovation credentials and deep commitment to shaping the future of telecommunications.

Manish is also a frequent speaker at major industry forums and conferences, where he shares his insights on the future of networks, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. His thought leadership is regularly featured in leading telecom and technology publications, reflecting his influence and relevance across the industry.

At the heart of Manish’s leadership philosophy is a focus on aligning customer needs with business strategy—fostering innovation, delivering measurable value, and enabling sustainable growth.

Manish holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and has completed executive leadership programs at Harvard University and Mahindra Learning University.