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Siddhartha Mundra appointed chief financial officer at Tata Communications
From shaping Tata Group strategy to leading finance at a global digital enabler
MUMBAI: Tata Communications has named Siddhartha Mundra as its chief financial officer. Mundra will join as chief financial officer – designate on 23 February 2026 before formally assuming the role on 1 May 2026, marking a key leadership transition for the global digital ecosystem enabler.
Mundra brings a wealth of experience from across the Tata Group. Most recently, he served as vice president at Tata Sons, contributing to the group CFO and group strategy office and helping steer the conglomerate’s financial and strategic direction.
Before joining Tata Sons, Mundra held several senior roles, including chief executive officer at Shankara Building Products, director at Fairwinds Private Equity, and associate vice president at ICICI Venture. His early career also includes a stint as software engineer at Cisco and a brief internship with Tata Administrative Services.
An alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and National Institute of Technology Warangal, Mundra has blended technical expertise with financial acumen throughout his career. At IIM Ahmedabad, he coordinated the Finance Fair at Confluence 2004, while at NIT Warangal he earned a gold medal in Computer Science and led the college’s technical festival.
With this appointment, Tata Communications gains a leader who connects strategy, finance, and operational insight, positioning the company for growth in the global digital ecosystem.
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
