Kesavan Sivabalan

Profile Highly experienced Telecom Professional with more than 20 years of industry experience, across Asia Pacific, South Asia and Europe markets namely Malaysia, Germany, Australia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, other SEA countries, working with OEM vendors like Lucent and Ericsson, and operators like Maxis, Vodafone and Digi. Extensive experience in the telecoms sector that spans the evolution of technologies in Network, IT, Security and Operations. Highlights Executive Management in diverse cultures, Common Delivery Centre for Network and IT Operating Model, Dynamic and Cross-Cultural Leadership, Network and IT Technology Roadmap to deliver to business expectation, Spearhead Network and IT Transformation, embrace culture of Security both in Network and IT to enable Digital Transformation, Cross border Group Synergies. Effective communication and engagement across MNO’s, Regulator and State Owned Entities. My Leadership Leadership is about creating a Strategic Vision and building the right culture that produces the right energy that will propel the company forward. As a leader, people look to us for inspiration. I believe in Tight Loose Tight leadership where being agile and flexible is of importance, Also in the need to make strategic decisions and provide tactical guidance to the team. Adaptive leadership is a necessity to lead change and disruption in the new normal. This includes the ability to lead and respond to change and find innovative ways to solve problems, helping the team to cope with the change by encouraging others to express their emotion. Positive storytelling is also important to emphasize positive behavior and mindset towards change.