ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a leading data centre colocation services provider headquartered in Singapore, has announced the appointment of Bimal Khandelwal as the new Chief Executive Officer for STT GDC India, effective October 5, 2024. Bimal will succeed Sumit Mukhija, who is stepping down to explore other personal interests after successfully leading STT GDC India’s data centre operations since 2016.
In his new role, Bimal will leverage his nearly 30 years of experience in telecommunications, financial services, and information technology to drive STT GDC’s ongoing leadership in digital transformation for organizations and enterprises in India. Bimal previously served as the Chief Financial Officer for STT GDC India.
Under Sumit’s leadership, STT GDC India experienced significant growth, expanding into 10 major markets across the country and laying a strong foundation for future development. During his tenure, STT GDC India was recognized as the top colocation services provider in India for six consecutive years and consistently ranked as a Great Workplace, securing 14th place among mid-size workplaces in India and 42nd in Asia in 2024.
India remains a cornerstone of STT GDC’s success as a global organization, and we are committed to building on our current momentum, highlighted by our recent decision to invest US$3.2 billion in expanding our data centre capacity by 550MW in India. I am profoundly grateful for Sumit’s significant contributions to STT GDC India, which have propelled us to the forefront of the Indian data centre market since the company’s inception and established a strong foundation for our next growth phase.
Bimal has been a pivotal part of our growth journey in India over the past seven years, and the Board of Directors and leadership team are confident that, under Bimal’s guidance, STT GDC India will continue its success and meet its business objectives for the next five years and beyond,” stated Bruno Lopez, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.
Bimal brings over 25 years of experience and has played a key role in advancing STT GDC India’s expansion strategy, emphasizing responsible development and sustainable growth. Since joining the company in 2017, he has been pivotal in establishing robust financial processes and governance practices, spearheading the capital procurement strategy, and driving growth initiatives. As a leader focused on people, Bimal also manages the company’s CSR and ESG efforts. His prior leadership roles at Idea Cellular, Aircel Ltd. (Maxis Group), Tata Teleservices, and Birla Sun Life have equipped him with a broad and diverse range of leadership experience.
“We are entering an exhilarating period of unprecedented digital growth — for our organization, the industry, and the country. We are dedicated to delivering the essential digital infrastructure that drives innovation and progress while supporting responsible, resilient, and sustainable growth. The passion and dedication of our team are key to our commitment to exceptional service and exceeding customer expectations. I urge our customers, ecosystem partners, and stakeholders to continue their trust in us as we strive to reach even greater achievements,” said Bimal Khandelwal, Chief Financial Officer and CEO Designate, STT GDC India.