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James Fontanella-Khan appointed US finance editor at Financial Times
MUMBAI: For some senior business executives in India, his is a familiar face and the by line a familiar one as he has reported on India from both Delhi and Mumbai. The scribe being referred to is James Fontanella-Khan who has been appointed US finance editor at the Financial Times, marking a new chapter in his nearly two-decade career at the publication.
Fontanella-Khan, who has been with the FT for 19 years, previously served as US corporate finance and deals editor, a role he held for over seven years. As co-creator of Due Diligence, the FT’s flagship briefing on corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions, he has played a key role in shaping the paper’s coverage of deal making.
His tenure at the FT has spanned multiple global postings, including roles as Brussels correspondent, Delhi correspondent, and Mumbai reporter. He began his career at the publication in 2005 as an intern in London, later progressing to roles at Lex and FT World.
Beyond journalism, Fontanella-Khan has been an adjunct lecturer in European politics at the City University of New York since 2017.
He holds a master’s degree in international journalism from St George’s, University of London, and an MA in European studies from Sciences Po.
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Tata Communications CEO A S Lakshminarayanan retires
Seasoned leader hands over reins after guiding the company through key growth years.
MUMBAI: Tata Communications is turning a new page and this time, the chapter is being written by a fresh voice from the same trusted book. The company has announced the retirement of its managing director and chief executive officer, A S Lakshminarayanan, effective at the close of business on 13 April 2026. Lakshminarayanan’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
The board expressed appreciation for his contributions during his tenure, acknowledging the role he played in shaping the organisation. In January 2026, the board had already appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as managing director and CEO (Designate), ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan brings over three decades of experience across domestic and global enterprises. He currently serves as Managing Director and Group Vice President at ServiceNow India, where he has focused on driving enterprise adoption of AI-led digital transformation and strengthening go-to-market capabilities. Prior to this, he led Bharti Airtel’s enterprise business as CEO of Airtel Business and earlier headed its Enterprise division. His career also includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Capillary Technologies, along with advisory positions at Ernst & Young and Sequoia Capital.
The transition reflects Tata Communications’ focus on continuity while bringing in fresh perspectives to navigate the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
In the fast-moving world of global communications, leadership changes are like well-timed signal switches necessary to keep the network strong and the journey smooth. As A S Lakshminarayanan steps down, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan steps up, ready to carry forward the legacy while steering the company into its next phase of growth.
