Sethunarayanan Thiru
Head of Support - Mobile Networks Services Digitalization Unit, NOKIA | Senior Leader | Global Business Operations | Digital Transformation | Executive Coach | Telecom | Process Automation | Technology Strategy
- Role
- Head of Support - Mobile Networks Services Digitalization at Nokia
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sethunarayanan Thiru
I am a senior global leader with over 25 years of experience in building and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs), driving digital transformation, and delivering measurable business impact across Telecom, Aerospace, Energy, and Industrial Automation industries.At Nokia, I managed an €80M portfolio and directed operations for professionals, achieving €40M+ transformation savings through AI/ML, automation, and Lean methodologies. I also led global digital strategy and investment planning, harmonizing 50+ enterprise applications and fostering a culture of innovation and thought leadership.Previously at Honeywell, I scaled an Emerging Markets unit to generate $100M+ growth in five years, launched multiple new products with $240M+ business impact, and delivered certified aerospace programs in partnership with national research institutions. Earlier in my career, I executed multimillion-dollar technology transfer and automation projects at ABB.What drives me is not only business transformation but also talent transformation. As a Certified Executive Coach (ILM Level 7, Nokia Growth Coach), I am passionate about developing future-ready leaders, building resilient teams, and shaping organizations that thrive in disruption.My vision is to position GCCs as strategic innovation hubs—delivering value through digital-first operations, ecosystem partnerships, and global talent leadership.
Experience
Head of Support - Mobile Networks Services Digitalization
Nov 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN
Education
Annamalai University
B.E.,, Electronics and Instrumentation
1988 — 1992
Skills
- Project Management Office (Pmo)
- Ms Project
- Quality Management
- Product Management
- Process Improvement
- Software Project Management
- Integration
- Product Development
- Project Portfolio Management
- Six Sigma
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Sdlc
- Operations Management
- Management
- Contract Management
- Cmmi
- Requirements Analysis
- Engineering Management
- Testing
- Engineering
- Pmo Services
- Business Strategy
- Software Development
- Process Engineering
- Quality Assurance
- Strategic Planning
- Automation
- Pmo
- Pmp
- Leadership
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Portfolio Management
- Business Operations
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