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Abhijit Navalekar
Director and Chief Commercial Officer at PT. XL Axiata, Indonesia
Abhijit Navalekar is a notable figure in the telecommunications sector, currently serving as a Board Member at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT) since April 2023. He is also the Director and Chief Commercial Officer at PT. XL Axiata Tbk in Indonesia, where he oversees various business functions including the Home and Enterprise sectors, as well as corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions.123
Education and Career Background
Navalekar holds an MBA in Strategy, Economics, and Finance from the Warwick Business School, UK, completed in 2000. His extensive career includes significant roles in consulting and telecommunications, where he has over 16 years of experience. Before joining XL Axiata, he was a Partner at Strategy&, part of the PwC network, where he led the telecommunications practice in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.123
Contributions and Expertise
In his role at the WIoT, Navalekar contributes his expertise in wireless communications and strategic business development, leveraging his background in both engineering and management. His previous experience includes leadership positions in various telecommunications firms, where he has been involved in corporate strategy, market entry, and operational transformations.34