Foraying into the telecom sector, IT engineering services major Quest Global has hired Sanjay Krishnaa, former senior vice president and head, telecom vertical, Cyient, as the business head for the new vertical.
Aimed at diversification, this strategic expansion into the telecom sector will equip the company to better serve customers handling the transformative challenges of 5G technology, IoT (internet of things), big data, network security, SDN/NFV (software defined networking / network function virtualisation) and cloud computing.
Welcoming Krishnaa on board, Ajit Prabhu, chairman and CEO of Quest Global, said, “With his rich experience and innovative thinking, he’ll help accelerate the company’s growth in this sector, while offering cutting-edge solutions to our customers to help solve the toughest engineering challenges.”
Krishnaa said, “As we expand our horizons and introduce the telecom vertical at Quest Global, we’re taking a significant stride in our commitment to innovation and growth. We hope to chart new territories and create a future where connectivity knows no bounds. I am excited to participate in this remarkable journey.”
Krishnaa has over 20 years of experience in consulting, advising, building and scaling businesses from the ground up across industries. At Quest Global, his priority will be to propel growth by putting together high-performing and diverse teams and developing innovative services.
As per the company, the telecom industry currently has a market size of over $2.8 trillion and is expected to touch $3.4 trillion by 2025.