Board ofDirectors
The BSNL Board comprises 12 Directors, including the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD). Of these, 6 (including the CMD) are full-time functional Directors overseeing Consumer Fixed assets, Consumer Mobility, Enterprise Business, Finance, HR, each accountable to the Government of India. The remaining members include 2 Government Nominee Directors and 4 Non-Official Part-Time Directors.
Board Overview
The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BSNL serves as the Chief Executive and is accountable to the Government of India. The CMD oversees the company's overall strategy, planning, network operations, and key functions including finance, marketing, and personnel. The Board drives revenue growth in consumer fixed access, mobility, and enterprise services, while overseeing government projects and meeting the objectives of BSNL's revitalization package.
Meet the Directors
Shri A Robert J Ravi
Chairman & Managing Director
Chief Executive of BSNL, accountable to the Government of India. Drives overall strategy, network operations, and BSNL's revitalization package. Appointed July 2024.
Shri Vivek Banzal
Director — Consumer Fixed Access
Leads wireline, broadband, and FTTH consumer services across India.
Shri Sandeep Govil
Director — Consumer Mobility
Leads mobile services strategy including 4G expansion and VAS offerings.
Shri Papa Sudhakara Rao
Director — Enterprise Business
Manages MPLS, leased lines, and enterprise telecom solutions for B2B customers.
Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani
Director — Human Resource Development
Leads workforce strategy, training programs, and HR policy for BSNL employees nationwide.
Shri Rajiv Kumar
Director — Finance
Leads financial planning, accounts, and fiscal governance of BSNL.
Shri Shyamal Misra
Additional Secretary (Telecom), DoT
Shri K Balaji
Joint Secretary (Admin), DoT
