Manu Krishna

About Manu Krishna

With over 22 years of executive leadership across telecom, technology, and infrastructure, I specialize in transforming bold vision into scalable strategy. From leading startups to steering global enterprises as CEO, COO, and CSO, my journey has been defined by growth, innovation, and operational excellence.I thrive on building high-performing teams, expanding market reach, and driving digital transformation. Whether launching new business lines, optimizing delivery frameworks, or mentoring founders toward investor-readiness, I bring a hands-on, results-driven approach rooted in clarity and execution.A key part of my leadership journey has involved setting up and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs)—establishing offshore hubs that deliver engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic value to global stakeholders. From blueprint to execution, I’ve led GCC initiatives that align talent, technology, and process maturity to accelerate enterprise outcomes.I’ve also played a pivotal role in both pre-acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration for multiple software entities under Constellation Software Inc, including its Volaris and Lumine portfolios. As Director and Designated Partner for all Indian operations, I oversaw strategic governance, operational transformation, and leadership continuity across acquired entities.Key Highlights- Scaled global operations, increased profitability, and drove double-digit revenue growth at Tarantula Global—cementing its position as a trusted leader in telecom infrastructure- Led enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, streamlining processes and scaling agile teams across continents- Built and expanded GCCs to support global delivery, innovation, and cost optimization across telecom and tech portfolios- Enabled multiple start-ups to secure funding, mature operations, and achieve strategic milestones through tailored consulting and mentorship- Held directorship roles across Constellation Software’s India entities, including Tarantula.net, Sicap India, Incadea India, Velocix Solutions, and VELA TechnologiesI lead with transparency, empower teams to excel, and foster cultures of continuous improvement. If you\'re exploring strategic growth, acquisition strategy, post-acquisition integration, GCC setup, or leadership alignment in tech or telecom—let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

   Truebyl

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Lead the company’s strategic initiatives across transformation, monetization, and operational excellence for TowerCo clients.• Spearhead vendor identification and onboarding, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and scalability goals.• Enable Truebyl with tailored strategic roadmaps and process innovation to drive long-term growth.• Design and evolve support services and operational frameworks that enhance agility and service delivery.• Drive cost efficiencies through lean process design, vendor optimization, and digital enablement.• Mentor internal teams and client stakeholders to foster innovation, execution discipline, and strategic clarity.• Establish governance models and performance metrics to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Executive Program in Leadership and Management (EPLM) for Senior Managers, Strategy, Organisational Behaviors, Leadership

  2013 — 2014

• Madurai Kamaraj University

  MCA, Computer Science

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Test Management
• Integration
• Oracle Sql
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Agile Project Management
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Business Objects
• Data Warehousing
• Mysql
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Data Modeling
• Databases
• Pl/Sql
• Sql
• Quality Center
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
• Testing
• Soa
• Test Automation
• Sdlc
• Software Project Management
• Software Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Db2