ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a data centre colocation services provider headquartered in Singapore, announced the appointment of Bimal Khandelwal as the new Chief Executive Officer for STT GDC India effective October 5.

Bimal succeeds Sumit Mukhija, who has decided to step down to pursue other personal interests after leading STT GDC India's data centre business since 2016.

In his new role, Bimal will be responsible for driving digital transformation for organisations and enterprises in India. In his most recent role, Bimal served as Chief Financial Officer for STT GDC India.

Bimal brings over 25 years of experience and has been a key driving force behind STT GDC India’s expansion strategy, which is rooted in responsible development and sustainable growth. Since joining STT GDC India in 2017, he has played a crucial role in shaping robust financial processes and governance practices, as well as leading the company’s capital procurement strategy and growth execution. A people-centric leader, Bimal also oversees the company’s CSR and ESG-related initiatives. His previous leadership roles include positions at Idea Cellular, Aircel ltd. (Maxis Group), Tata Teleservices, and Birla Sun Life, equipping him with a broad and diverse leadership experience.

“Bimal has been an integral part of our growth story in India for the past seven years, and the Board of Directors and leadership team are confident that, under Bimal’s leadership, STT GDC India will continue its success and achieve the business goals set for the next five years and beyond,” said Bruno Lopez, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.