Shaping the Future of Global Telecommunications Through Visionary Leadership
Manish Mangal serves as President and Head of the Americas Communications Business at Tech Mahindra, where he leads one of the organization’s most strategic and high growth markets. A distinguished leader in the telecommunications industry, he brings more than 27 years of experience marked by transformative contributions and pioneering innovations across globally recognized organizations including Reliance Jio, T Mobile US formerly Sprint, and Nokia.
Throughout his career, Manish has combined strategic foresight with operational excellence. His expertise spans business strategy, advanced technology, operations, and large scale organizational leadership. This well rounded foundation has positioned him as a trusted advisor and catalyst for change within the global telecom ecosystem.
Since joining Tech Mahindra, Manish has played a pivotal role in driving expansion and innovation. He previously led the Network Services Business Unit with full profit and loss responsibility, managing globally distributed teams across sales, portfolio development, solution engineering, delivery, alliances, and operations. Under his leadership, the organization accelerated the adoption of next generation network technologies including fifth generation connectivity, artificial intelligence driven automation, and cloud native architectures. His efforts have strengthened client partnerships and positioned the business at the forefront of digital transformation.
Based in the United States for much of his professional journey, Manish has collaborated with telecom operators across multiple continents. This global exposure has given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s rapid evolution and competitive dynamics. His strong innovation credentials are reflected in an impressive portfolio of 60 United States patents, demonstrating his sustained commitment to advancing telecommunications technology and shaping the networks of the future.
Manish is also a respected voice within the industry. He frequently speaks at major international forums and conferences, sharing insights on the future of connectivity, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. His thought leadership is regularly featured in prominent telecom and technology publications, reinforcing his influence across the sector.
At the core of Manish’s leadership philosophy is a commitment to aligning customer needs with business strategy. He believes in fostering innovation that delivers measurable value while building scalable and sustainable growth models. His approach emphasizes collaboration, technological excellence, and long term impact.
Manish holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and has completed executive leadership programs at Harvard University and Mahindra Learning University. His journey reflects a powerful blend of technical depth, business acumen, and visionary leadership that continues to shape the global telecommunications landscape.
