Our Leaders

Frederic Schepens is a highly accomplished telecom leader and Strategic Advisor at Globe Teleservices, with over 25 years of global industry experience. He has held senior leadership roles at Vodafone, BICS, and MTN, including serving as CEO of Bayobab Group. As Strategic Advisor, he will drive strategic growth, strengthen global partnerships, and advance digital infrastructure. His expertise spans wholesale telecom, network transformation, and emerging market expansion, making him a respected industry influencer and strategic leader.

Rakesh Upadhyay is the Strategic Advisor at Globe Teleservices and an accomplished professional known for delivering high-performance products. He has worked with several telecommunications brands and has held leadership roles at organizations such as Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (a Government of India enterprise). His extensive background in electronics engineering and defence studies makes him one of the best influencers when it comes to innovating solutions in the field of smart communications.

Arvind Bali brings over 45 years of expertise in strategic guidance across Telecom, IT, Skilling, and Security & Surveillance. He has held pivotal roles, including CEO of Videocon Telecom and Connect Broadband, Global Head of Thomson Display, and CEO at TSSC. His experience spans New Business Development, International Sales, and Operations, and overseeing manufacturing operations in Mexico, the USA, Italy, Poland, and China.

A visionary leader with over 30 years of experience, Suraj Arora excels in Venture Capital, M&A, FinTech, ESG, EV, and AgTech. He also serves as the Vice Chairman of CIIM (Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia), contributing to stronger business and industry collaborations across regions. With extensive expertise in establishing franchise networks, he brings a strategic approach to building thriving businesses. He has successfully co-founded ventures such as KL Tech City, DCX, and Hatcher+. Backed by a sharp understanding of market dynamics, Suraj has consistently driven growth through his forward-thinking approach and deep industry insights.

Ashutosh brings an innovative approach to revenue enhancement and has successfully scaled up new telecom companies. He has extensive experience in fintech automation, universal leadership, global sales, product innovation, and business development. He has served in many critical roles in global sales, business development, product innovation, and leadership. He is an entrepreneur at heart and a true innovator when it comes to ensuring serial success in the telco and universal automation segments. Ashutosh has led several milestone projects and founded many startups, having successfully implemented various product integrations in the areas of mobile money, finance, and technology across Asia, ME, and Africa.

Anupam Pathak is currently the director of GTS and has extensive knowledge of digital payment systems and mobile credit solutions. He has a strong background in microcredit and credit lending technologies, being adept with how fintech industries work. His excellent leadership skills, teamwork values, technological and financial acumen are what set him apart from other influencers in the industry.

Sudip is a genius in senior management and knows how to run a company well. He is the Chief Business Officer of Globe Teleservices and as the co-founder, he wears multiple hats on various occasions. When times are tough, his marketing acumen, international roaming expertise, and a strong background in electronics and telecommunications save the day.

Rajiv is a young, energetic, driven, and motivated professional who does what it takes to get the brand evolving. He has done multiple stints on NLD/ILD Voice Networking, VoIP provisioning, and is an excellent team leader who leads by example. At GTS, he takes on new challenges and is responsible for forging partnerships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 global telecom carriers, including representing the brand in many international conferences.

Pallavi Kudtarkar is the face of women empowerment in the telecommunications industry and talks about topics such as leadership, project management, and business development. She is strongly endorsed by industry professionals and has extensive experience in product manufacturing domains. As a leader, Pallavi is bold, takes deadlines very seriously, and brings a fresh perspective to innovation when it comes to starting and finishing projects.

Chris Almeida is an accomplished professional with over 39+ years of experience in sales and marketing and 15+ years in global sales in the telecommunications industry. Chris is an innovator with a track record of building businesses from the ground up and helping companies reach their truest potential by maximizing revenue growth. He has created elite sales teams and worked for top brands like Bharti, Airtel, Tata Communications, Hutchinson, Vodafone, and many more. He is presently the Chief Strategy Officer of Globe Teleservices and is focusing on developing the company's sales strategy for its portfolio of products.

Akbar has rich experience in launching and operating mobile networks across multiple geographies in Africa and is an invaluable asset to the brand since he helps in expanding its footprints. His passion towards telecom innovation and expertise in regulatory and product development impacts lives and evolves Globe Teleservices.

Rakshit Deshmukh serves as Executive Vice President – Finance, focused on driving profitable growth, margin expansion, and long‑term value creation. He leads the company's financial strategy, capital allocation agenda, and capital‑raising initiatives, ensuring disciplined scaling, improved operating leverage, and sustainable returns with a strong emphasis on financial governance and risk management. As a core member of the executive leadership team, he plays a pivotal role in evaluating growth initiatives, new product investments, and strategic opportunities - supporting profitability transformation and positions the organization for future capital market opportunities.

Dr. Richa Bhargava is an industry expert coach with over 30 years of experience in leadership development and organizational management. Her extensive expertise includes developing high-performance teams, utilizing personality assessments to enhance team dynamics. She believes in creating an environment of emotional and physical well-being. With her strategic vision and positive approach, Dr. Bhargava aims to guide Globe Teleservices through growth and transformation.