Harit Nagpal

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Harit Nagpal
Born (1961-11-02) 2 November 1961 (age 62)
EducationPanjab University (B.E.)
University of Delhi (M.B.A.)
Occupation(s)Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Play, formerly known as Tata Sky
SpousePoonam Nagpal
ChildrenMaanya Nagpal, Arsh Nagpal

Harit Nagpal (born 2 November 1961) is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Play, formerly known as Tata Sky, since August 2010.[1][2] He has nearly four decades of experience in the industry.

Career[edit]

Nagpal spent his first 15 working years in packaged goods industry with brands like Lakme, Marico & Pepsi. At the turn of the millennium he moved over to the services sector and worked with Shoppers Stop & Hutch/Orange/Vodafone before joining Tata Play (formerly, Tata Sky) in 2010.

He took over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Sky in August 2010. Before that He was Global Director Marketing at Vodafone. He had also served as Director of Marketing and Business at Vodafone India Limited.[3]

He co-authored a case study on the subject of disruption "Tata Sky: Responding to a disruptive technology" which is now a part of the curriculum at the London Business School.[4]

His book titled "Adapt - To Thrive, Not Just Survive" was released in December 2023.[5]

Early life and education[edit]

Nagpal graduated in Chemical Engineering from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1983 and followed it up with an MBA from Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi in 1985.[6][7]

He is listed as an illustrious alumni of Panjab University[8] and of Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi.[9]

He was born in New Delhi, India and spent his childhood between New Delhi and Roorkee, Uttarakhand. He is married with two children, Maanya Nagpal and Arsh Nagpal.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Media Dialogues: In conversation with Tata Sky CEO Harit Nagpal on Indian media landscape". cnbctv18.com. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  2. ^ Kohli-Khandekar, Vanita (3 April 2020). "We are fortunate because our goods and services are virtual: Tata Sky CEO". Business Standard India. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Harit Nagpal To Take Over From Tata Sky MD Vikram Kaushik". MediaNama. 14 June 2010. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  4. ^ Spungin, Jessica; Birkinshaw, Julian; Nagpal, Harit (6 April 2024). "Tata Sky: Responding to a disruptive technology (A)". London Business School Case Collection (CS-23-004): 1–14.
  5. ^ https://www.amazon.in/Adapt-thrive-not-just-survive/dp/9360452963
  6. ^ "Harit A Nagpal, Tata Sky Ltd: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  7. ^ "B-School Profile: Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi | CareerAnna". 31 July 2013. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Felicitations to Illustrious Alumni During the Grand Alumni Reunion 2023 of Dr. Ssbuicet".
  9. ^ "FMS Delhi Notable Alumni | Official Alumni Community FMS". 9 June 2021.