BG Kumar
President, Access Networks, Platforms and MDE
Mavenir is actively engaged in building out the ecosystem that will deliver next-generation Open RAN technology platforms enhancing customer experience – powering greater growth, flexibility, customisation and customer-focused innovation, while driving down CapEx and OpEx for operators.
About BG Kumar
BG Kumar is a recognized leader in the mobile, telecommunications and software industry. As President of Mavenir’s Access Networks, Platforms and MDE, BG leads the mobile network transformation strategy for major mobile operators globally. Prior to joining Mavenir, BG was President of Mitel Mobile, which he joined from Imagine Communications, where he was Global Head of R&D. BG had also held several management positions at Genband, including EVP, Chief Product Officer, and EVP and President of the Multimedia Business Unit.
Expertise:
- Mobile Network Transformation
- Product & Technology Development
- Digital Enablement
Previous Speaking Engagements
Open, Interoperable and Energy Efficient Radios and Their Place in Today’s Networks – Globally
In the last three years, every major operator in the world has signaled that they want to go Open RAN. They see the benefits of disaggregation & the innovation possibilities that an open system offers. In the recent days, including traditional vendors have also come out and made statements that we support Open RAN. Mavenir’s BG Kumar, President of Access Networks, shares insights on Telecoms.com’s panel discussion at MWC24 along with Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Head of RAN Strategy & Architecture-NSE|CTO, VMO2 and Sam Tabbara, CEO, Paradise Mobile.