STL chooses Sandeep Girotra as global sales head

The appointment comes as STL undergoes what it describes as a transformation to an account-based organization to drive customer value through “a solution-based approach and deep engagement.”
Jan. 14, 2021
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STL (NSE: STLTECH) has announced that Sandeep Girotra has become the company’s global sales head and a member of the Executive Committee. Girotra will oversee sales across STL’s extensive product portfolios, customer segments, and geographical markets.

The appointment comes as STL undergoes what it describes as a transformation to an account-based organization to drive customer value through “a solution-based approach and deep engagement.”

"As a digital networks integrator, our key account partnerships fuel our business growth as we craft customized and innovative solutions for their core business objectives,” commented Anand Agarwal, group CEO at STL. “Sandeep's expertise in building long-term partnerships and driving customer value in the digital space will play a pivotal role in establishing us as a solution provider of choice as well as elevate our customer engagement. I welcome him to the STL family."

Prior to joining STL, Girotra worked at Nokia for 24 years. For the past 10 years, he held such executive roles as head of India, head of Asia Pacific and Japan, and head of global sales transformation. "STL has created a niche for itself in the digital networks space with its next-gen converged solutions and the time is opportune for us to scale this business across segments and geographies," said Girotra. "I believe India-based global technology leaders like STL will play a defining role in the future of digital networks. I look forward to driving STL's future growth journey while creating value for our customers and us."

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