Business Wire IndiaO-Zone Networks Ltd, India’s leading Public Wi-Fi Network has announced new developments in the company’s management team with new hires. Deepanshu Tyagi has joined as the National Head of Sales & Marketing, Jitesh Kejriwal as Head of Products and Monetization, Proloy Mitra as Tech Architect and Bhavana Kher as HR Manager. In addition to this, Meena Mahajan has been appointed to undertake the distinct role of Chief of Staff.
With Sanjeev ‘Bobby’ Sarin having assumed broader responsibility as the India CEO of New Sparta Asset Management, O-Zone Networks is actively looking to bring on a Managing Director to run the day to day operations. Bobby as the Founder and CEO of O-Zone Networks will continue to lead the company along with his new additional responsibility. Dharmendra Amin, the CFO of O-Zone Networks profile has also expanded to include a sharp focus on fund raising for the business.
Sanjeev ‘Bobby’ Sarin, Founder and CEO of O-Zone Networks said, “This announcement of the senior management team marks a major milestone in the journey of O-Zone Networks. In order to drive our next set of goals, we have strengthened our team with experinced leaders with a proven track record and unique global experiences. Their experience and passion will be critical as we scale our business and seek to take advantage of an expanding market opportunity.”
With over 10 years of telecom experience in managing large business portfolios and handling business pan-India and across international markets, the National Head of Sales & Marketing at O-Zone, Deepanshu Tyagi is focused on driving growth through business generation from existing and new portfolio of customers.
As the Head of Products and Monetization, Jitesh Kejriwal is responsible for creating strategies and product plans that will build O-Zone’s competitive advantage and drive revenue growth for the product solutions. He will work across functions to ensure technology, business and customer needs are aligned.
With proven proficiency across all aspects of the product monetisation cycle, Proloy Mitra is responsible for establishing O-Zone’s technical vision. He is leading all aspects of technology including development of the product, building the technology team and leading the team through development programs that are inline with O-Zone’s strategic objectives.
Bhavna Kher has recently been appointed as the HR Manager. Prior to this, she has international experience of providing HR consulting to large UK corporate houses and has also worked with ICICI Bank in India. In her new role at O-Zone she will oversee all of human resources, recruiting, training and development functions.
A successful transformational speaker and life coach, Meena Mahajan is the Chief of Staff at O-Zone. Meena is leveraging her diverse experience of over 17+ years across fields like Anthropology, Forensics, Yoga, Meditation and Magnified Healing to promote organizational effectiveness and drive new HR initiatives. Her role includes driving initiatives that help maintain a positive environment that promotes individual development and high performance standards.
The new leadership team is aligned to take O-Zone into the next phase of growth. “We look forward to continuing the great work already underway and to accelerate the company’s growth plans with the new management team,” said Bobby.
About O-Zone Networks
O-Zone Networks is India’s leading Neutral Public Wi-Fi service provider; offering high speed, secure wireless internet connection all over the country. The company offers solutions to segments such as telecom operators, device manufacturers, hotels, hospitals, airports and public Wi-Fi hotspots.
The company operates in major locations across India, such as leading chains of coffee shops, restaurants, airports, education establishments, hotels, hospitals and commercial establishments. It enjoys an average footfall of 50-55 million people monthly across its locations, and records up to 120,000 user sessions daily. In the last nine months, the usage has increased 500% demonstrating a major demand for Public Wi-Fi data access within India.
O-Zone Networks received its first round of funding in 2008 from Access Industries, a US Industrial Holding. In September 2015, it was acquired by Dr. Jerome Booth, a leading Economist based out of the UK. New Sparta Limited is the private office of Dr. Jerome Booth an established entrepreneur, investor, commentator and a leading expert on emerging markets. In 2013 Dr. Booth retired as head of research at Ashmore Group plc, a world leading emerging markets asset management company. Dr. Booth is an active investor in a range of businesses, including media, film, telecoms and insurance.
O-Zone Networks aspires to provide a seamless experience to its customers, anywhere, anytime! To know more, visit www.ozonewifi.com.
