As Global Head of Engagement at Telecom Infra Project (TIP), Vishal is responsible for facilitating TIP community trials and the commercial scaling of TIP-incubated solutions globally, with the primary objective of unlocking business models that accelerate the deployment of telecom network connectivity where it’s needed. Prior to joining TIP, Vishal worked for over 25 years across consulting and telecoms in strategy, business development and P&L positions, at Accenture, A.T. Kearney, Telefonica, the GSMA and now TIP. His most notable achievement was at the GSMA, where he led a global programme, which facilitated Industry & Government collaboration within 10 emerging markets to bridge the digital divide for underserved communities.