Shailesh Tanjore
Assistant Vice President, CelerityX
Shailesh Tanjore is a telecom professional with over 20 years of experience. He has been associated with telecom giants such as Vodafone, Etisalat, Tata Docomo and Reliance Communications, managing large internal and outsourced teams across India. Currently, Tanjore is associated with CelerityX, the enterprise networking solutions business of OneOTT Intertainment, a Hinduja Global company. CelerityX is focused on delivering customised network solutions for large enterprises and government agencies. According to Tanjore, digital transformation and the increasing demand for secure network solutions present key opportunities for business growth. As assistant vice president, his current responsibilities encompass managing organisational processes, new product identification, leading the team in strong productisation, sales and business development, customer satisfaction, and profit and loss accountability.
Tanjore believes that sectoral transformation is being shaped by the swift roll-out of 5G networks, a shift from traditional services to digital offerings, a focus on rural connectivity, and data centre expansion, driven by the adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). The sector faces cybersecurity challenges while navigating intense competition through spectrum auctions and potential consolidation. “The industry is focused on leveraging IoT and AI to enhance network efficiency and customer experience. Additionally, there will be investments in producing functionally qualified professionals who contribute to the industry, along with a focus on cyber education,” he says.
His most memorable assignment in recent years was securing a new account with a leading mining giant. The project involved delivering a customised solution for connectivity inside a mine, which required a thorough needs assessment, delivering innovative solutions and addressing on-ground challenges.
He believes that a successful professional manager should exhibit a strategic, empathetic and result-oriented leadership style. This involves combining visionary thinking with a focus on employee development and performance, maintaining adaptability and ethical conduct. He considers his ability to operate in ambiguity, stay ahead on the learning curve, declutter the sales and delivery process, and relentlessly endeavour to deliver on customer experience promises as his key strengths.
Tanjore is a commerce graduate with a passion for hands-on engineering, continuously learning and adapting to various management schools of thought.
In his spare time, he likes reading about evolving technologies in cyberspace, networks and connectivity, and taking long drives in solitude.
