New Delhi, April 2, 2026: Indus Towers, one of India’s leading telecom infrastructure providers, today announced the appointment of Venkatesh Tiwari as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2026.
Tiwari succeeds Tejinder Singh Kalra, who will retire upon attaining superannuation on August 31, 2026. As part of a planned leadership transition, Kalra will continue in his role as COO until June 30, 2026, ensuring continuity and operational stability.
“With effect from July 1, 2026, he (Kalra) shall cease to be a senior management personnel of the company and shall continue with the company thereafter until his retirement to facilitate a structured transition process,” the company said in a regulatory filing.
Bringing nearly three decades of leadership experience, Tiwari has worked across diverse sectors including e-commerce, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and logistics. He joins Indus Towers from Amazon, where he held multiple leadership roles and led key verticals such as Amazon Now, Seller Fulfilment, and third-party logistics (3PL) channels.
During his tenure at Amazon, Tiwari was instrumental in launching quick commerce offerings in India and managing large, cross-functional teams across ultra-fast delivery ecosystems, grocery operations, same-day delivery, and logistics networks. He also played a pivotal role in expanding Amazon’s reach across all serviceable pin codes in the country and driving initiatives that enhanced delivery speed, reliability, and accessibility.
Prior to Amazon, Tiwari held leadership roles at Samsung, Bharti Airtel, and Perfetti Van Melle, contributing significantly to operations, customer service, and sales & marketing functions.
Tiwari holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communications from Birla Institute of Technology Mesra and an MBA in Marketing and International Business from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.
About Indus Towers
Indus Towers is a leading provider of telecom tower and infrastructure services in India, enabling seamless connectivity for mobile network operators across the country.
