secretariat
The COAI team includes dynamic, highly skilled professionals with a must-do attitude and
remarkable proficiency in their respective verticals. Lean and yet highly competent, the
Secretariat packs a punch in every activity undertaken towards the cause of the industry.
Regular coordination with the Government, Regulator, relevant Center and State Government
departments, and other stakeholders, have established appreciation and recognition of the
Secretariat’s efficiency and professional prowess, both within, and outside the industry.
Keeping in line with the COAI culture throughout the years, the secretariat has been evolving
constantly with new verticals emerging in the ever-expanding domain of the telecommunications
industry. From technical know-how to communications, R&D and legal and regulatory aspects,
the Secretariat has been aligning itself in all the aspects, striving for expertise and
excellence in all these fields so as to be prepared to face the challenges and handle the
initiatives with acumen and efficiency.
organisation structure
executive council
Mr. Rahul Vatts, Chairman
Bharti Airtel Ltd.Dr. Ravi Gandhi, Vice Chairman
Reliance Jio Infocomm LimitedCOAI secretariat
Mr. Vikram Tiwathia
Senior Advisor, TechnologyLt. Gen. Dr. SP Kochhar
Director GeneralMr. Savjit. S. Soin
Deputy Director General, RegulatoryMr. Gopal Mittal
Associate Director General - Commercial & FinanceMr. Saurabh Puri
Associate Director General - Regulatory & StrategyMr. Dhananjay Gawanday
Director - TICMr. Kshem Kapoor
Director-Technology & SecurityMr. Sunder Singh Poriya
Senior Manager - AdministrationMr. Suprateek Gulia
Senior Manager - Corporate Affairs and EngagementsMr. Kaustuv Sircar
Senior Manager – Communications & Public AffairsMr. Shiv Kumar Pandey
Senior Manager – Associate MembersMr. Deepak Kumar Gupta
Senior Manager - TICMr. Abhijit Panicker
Senior Manager - Technology & SecurityMr. Anay Kumar Gupta
Manager - Regulatory and StrategyMs. Neetu Sharma
Senior Manager - AccountsMr. Satyam Mishra
Deputy Manager - LegalMr. Dibya Prakash Lahiri
Deputy Manager - Finance and CommercialMr. Mukesh Kumar
Senior Advisor -TICMr. S. Muqieth Hussain
Assistant Manager - Corporate AffairsMs. Smriti Prasad
Senior Manager - Legal and Data GovernanceMs. Mahima Singh
Senior Executive - Corporate AffairsMs. Mansi Katoch
Senior Executive - Regulatory & StrategyMs. Radhika Sharma
Senior Executive - Regulatory & StrategyMr. Sumit Sharma
Senior Executive - Corporate Affairs & EngagementsMr. Pradyumna Saxena
Executive - Technology TeamMs. Harshita Nagpal
Assistant Manager - TICOrganisation Structure
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lt. Gen. Dr. SP Kochhar | Director General |
| 2 | Mr. Vikram Tiwathia | Senior Advisor, Technology |
| 3 | Mr. Savjit. S. Soin | Deputy Director General, Regulatory |
| 4 | Mr. Saurabh Puri | Associate Director General - Regulatory & Strategy |
| 5 | Mr. Dhananjay Gawanday | Director - TIC |
| 6 | Mr. Kshem Kapoor | Director - Technology & Security |
| 7 | Mr. Kaustuv Sircar | Senior Manager – Communications & Public Affairs |
| 8 | Mr. Sunder Singh Poriya | Advisor - Administration |
| 9 | Mr. Mukesh Kumar | Senior Advisor -TIC |
| 10 | Mr. Suprateek Gulia | Senior Manager - Corporate Affairs and Engagements |
| 11 | Mr. Shiv Kumar Pandey | Senior Manager – Associate Members |
| 12 | Mr. Deepak Kumar Gupta | Senior Manager - TIC |
| 13 | Mr. Abhijit Panicker | Senior Manager - Technology & Security |
| 14 | Ms. Neetu Sharma | Senior Manager - Accounts |
| 15 | Mr. Anay Kumar Gupta | Manager - Regulatory and Strategy |
| 16 | Mr. Dibya Prakash Lahiri | Deputy Manager - Finance and Commercial |
| 17 | Mr. Satyam Mishra | Deputy Manager - Legal |
| 18 | Mr. Mahavir Singh | Manager - Administration |
| 19 | Mr. S. Muqieth Hussain | Assistant Manager - Corporate Affairs |
| 20 | Ms. Smriti Prasad | Senior Manager - Legal and Data Governance |
| 21 | Ms. Mahima Singh | Senior Executive - Corporate Affairs |
| 22 | Ms. Mansi Katoch | Senior Executive - Regulatory & Strategy |
| 23 | Ms. Radhika Sharma | Senior Executive - Regulatory & Strategy |
| 24 | Mr. Sumit Sharma | Senior Executive - Corporate Affairs & Engagements |
| 25 | Mr. Pradyumna Saxena | Executive - Technology Team |
| 26 | Ms. Harshita Nagpal | Assistant Manager - TIC |