A. Sethuraman, former, chief technology officer, Huawei India is reportedly going to head the Indian arm of Deeya Energy, a Silicon Valley-based start-up.

Deeya Energy is involved in developing low-cost energy storage systems for telecom tower companies. Sethuraman will report to J. Kelly Truman, global president and chief executive, Deeya Energy.

Sethuraman will be responsible for the company’s sales function and expanding its footprint in key emerging markets across Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Middle East.