Brijendra (BK) Syngal

Brijendra (BK) Syngal is a pioneer in the Indian telecommunication sector and has been recognized as the ‘father of the internet and data services. During his four-decade career, he has held senior executive positions in the major private and public sector telecom companies including Chairman and Managing Director of VSNL, Chairman of Reliance Telecomm and Vice Chairman of BPL Communications. He has also served as Chairman, Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (London) and Governor, INTELSAT Board, Washington DC.

He has various technical qualifications including B.Tech (Hons.) and M.Tech from IIT, Kharagpur, India, C Eng (UK), M.I.E.E. (UK) and Sr. M.I.E.E. (USA). He is also a member of the London Court of International Arbitration.