The board of Tata Communications approves the appointment of N Ganapathy Subramaniam as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tata Communications Limited. This decision marks a significant development in the leadership structure of the company.

On December 2, 2021, Subramaniam, also known as NGS, became a Non-Executive Director of the Tata Communications board. He was an invaluable team member due to his extensive knowledge and leadership skills.

Having worked in the Indian IT sector for more than 40 years, Subramaniam has played a significant role at Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS). Throughout his career, he held a number of leadership positions before joining TCS as its executive director and chief operating officer.

Tata Communications says, “We are pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company have, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed Mr. N. Ganapathy Subramaniam, Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company with effect from March 14, 2025."

"He has played a strategic role in several landmark initiatives that TCS undertook across banking, telecom and public services globally. He has in-depth knowledge on technology, operations, product development, business transformation and change management as organizations manage their technology and business.

As a thought leader, he has spoken in global conferences and actively interacts to shape opinion across industry and the government.

Subramaniam currently occupies important roles in a number of well-known organizations and businesses. At Tejas Networks Limited and Tata Elxsi Limited, he is the Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the Board. He also serves as Tata Communications Limited's non-executive director.

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In addition, NGS is a member of the Institute Body of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology and serves as Chairman of the Bharat6G Alliance's Governing Council. He serves in the commercial and social sectors as the President of the Executive Committee at The Society for the Rehabilitation of Crippled Children in Mumbai, in addition to his corporate positions.