Mahesh Jaishankar has over 25 years’ experience in digital infrastructure, international connectivity and business development. He is currently the Managing Director at CMC Networks, prior to which Mahesh held several high-profile leadership roles, including Senior Advisor at Arthur D. Little, Head of Strategic Negotiations Networks at Google, and CEO of Arc Solutions. His tenure at DU, a leading telecom operator in the UAE, spanned over 14 years, where he played a pivotal role in driving global infrastructure and enterprise solutions. Mahesh holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, an MBA in Information Technology from the University of Leicester, and has completed the Global Leadership Program at INSEAD.