NEW DELHI: Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand with over 16 million wireless customers today announced the appointment of Aravind Santhanam as Chief Operating Officer for Tamil Nadu Circle. Reporting directly to Cheenu Seshadri, Chief Operating Officer, South & West Regions - MTS India, Aravind will be responsible for further strengthening the expansion strategy of the company in the circle.

According to Cheenu Seshadri, COO, South & West Regions, MTS India - "It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Aravind Santhanam as Chief Operating Officer for the Tamil Nadu Circle. Aravind has been associated with leading Telecom and FMCG companies for the last 22 years. I believe his extensive experience and expertise will help further expand our business in Tamil Nadu and drive towards leadership in the data business."

According to Aravind Santhanam, COO, Tamil Nadu Circle, MTS India - "I am glad to be a part of MTS India family which is expanding its business at a fast pace. Tamil Nadu is an important market and I am looking forward to this new role in further strengthening MTS' presence in the region by providing innovative products and value for money propositions to our customers".

Recently, MTS India adopted a regional operating structure in view of the company's rapidly expanding voice and data services across the country. The structure was put in place to enable faster decision making and ensuring flawless execution of the company's data centric- voice enabled strategy.

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