ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has appointed Bimal Khandelwal as the new CEO of its India business.

Khandelwal will take up his post on October 5, 2024.

Since 2017, Khandelwal has served as the CFO for STT GDC India. Before that, he worked in the telecoms, financial services, and IT sectors, including at Tata Teleservices.

“Our team’s passion and dedication [is] the driving force behind our commitment to delivering exceptional service and exceeding customer expectations. I encourage our customers, ecosystem partners, and other stakeholders to continue placing their trust in us, as we work together to achieve even greater heights” Khandelwal said.

He succeeds Sumit Mukhija, who had been STT GDC’s India CEO since 2016. Mukhijia has left to pursue other personal interests, said the company.

Bruno Lopez, president and group CEO at STT GDC, added: “I am deeply appreciative of Sumit’s contributions to STT GDC India in helping bring us to the forefront of the Indian data center market since the company’s inception and laying the foundation for our next phase of growth.

“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.”

The company announced plans to invest $3.2 billion in India to expand its data center operations earlier this month.

STT GDC’s India unit is majority-owned by STT GDC. Tata Communications holds a minority stake in the company.

The operator’s India portfolio currently consists of 28 data centers across 10 cities in India, with a capacity of more than 318MW. STT GDC said it currently holds around 28 percent of the market share by revenue in India.

The company broke ground on its third Chennai data center campus earlier this year. It is scheduled for completion in September 2025.