Leaders Behind Truebyl

Prashant Jhawar is a second-generation entrepreneur with a legacy of building and transforming businesses across diverse industries. Since joining his family’s enterprise in 1982, he has established a distinguished track record in launching, scaling, and acquiring ventures spanning Manufacturing, Media, IT/ITES, Transport, Religion, and Wellness. In 1994, he founded Usha Martin Telecom in Kolkata, a pioneering GSM cellular venture developed in partnership with Telekom Malaysia and other global investors. His strategic leadership led to its successful acquisition by Hutchison Whampoa in 2000. A visionary with an instinct for opportunity, Prashant continues to guide the group’s growth with a focus on innovation and long-term value creation.

Niraj Basotia is a global business leader with over 25 years of experience in IT consulting and enterprise solutions. A career that began at NIIT Ltd. in 1991 saw him rise through the ranks at NIIT Technologies, where he led critical functions across India, the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe. His deep expertise spans project delivery, business development, and strategic client management. Known for his blend of business acumen and technical insight, Niraj plays a central role in driving operational excellence and aligning execution with the group’s long-term strategic vision.

Andy Richards, based in Birmingham, UK, serves as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations in South Africa. With over four decades of experience in IT services and software development, Andy brings deep domain expertise and operational leadership to the role. He has been instrumental in driving business transformation, strengthening client relationships, and fostering high-performing teams. Before joining the company, Andy held senior positions at GKN, where he led software development, and at Kalamazoo, where he managed large-scale financial systems projects. His leadership is defined by clarity, stability, and trust — qualities that have earned him the confidence of clients and colleagues alike.

Ravi Goenka is a seasoned finance professional and a founding pillar of the Eppix Group. A Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary by qualification, Ravi has been with the group since 1988 and has worked closely with the Founder for nearly three decades. His expertise spans financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring, particularly for acquired businesses. Based in London, he has been a key architect of the group’s financial governance and growth trajectory, known for his analytical rigor, integrity, and long-term stewardship.

Kamlesh Patel blends deep telecom expertise with entrepreneurial drive. With a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and an MBA from Henley Management College, he led sales and strategy for Asia Pacific and Japan at Nokia Networks.

His experience spans business operations and M&A, contributing to major mobile acquisitions across Asia and South America. He has worked with British Telecom Research Labs and Bharti Airtel, and led due diligence and valuation efforts for deals involving BellSouth New Zealand, Telecom Brazil, and SmarTone.

Actively involved in the startup space, Kamlesh has advised and managed several tech ventures. He served as COO and later CEO at CellOS Software, and co-founded XOPA Ai (formerly Precision Executive Search) with Nina Suri, applying AI to revolutionize talent acquisition.

With nearly 30 years in the telecom and technology sectors, Sandeep Girotra is a respected leader known for driving growth and innovation across diverse markets. An engineering graduate from BITS Pilani, he has held top executive roles across India and the Asia Pacific region.

Sandeep served as CEO of American Tower Corporation (ATC) India and was Vice-Chair of the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA), helping shape national digital policy and infrastructure strategy. He also held leadership roles at Sterlite Technologies as Chief Sales Officer, and at Nokia, where he led operations across India, Japan, Korea, Australia, and other Asia Pacific markets.

He has managed high-value client relationships, including Bharti Telecom, and consistently delivered impact through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Manu Krishna is a seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience driving innovation, operational excellence, and enterprise transformation. Known for building high-performing engineering teams and scaling businesses globally, he blends deep technical acumen with strategic leadership.