Amitabh Singhal Email & Phone Number

Delhi, India

Telxess Consulting provides Advisory Services on Telecom/Internet related Policies and Regulations, it handholds new investors and startups in the internet space as well as support initiatives of telecom companies in setting up policy backed projects and other future movements. ISPs and Telecom services and Telecom Infrastructure operators have been its major clients.Telxess has been an affiliate of Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, premier Law Firm based in Washington D.C. and also Halliwels, a… Show more Telxess Consulting provides Advisory Services on Telecom/Internet related Policies and Regulations, it handholds new investors and startups in the internet space as well as support initiatives of telecom companies in setting up policy backed projects and other future movements. ISPs and Telecom services and Telecom Infrastructure operators have been its major clients.Telxess has been an affiliate of Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, premier Law Firm based in Washington D.C. and also Halliwels, a premier commercial Law Firm based out of Manchester and London. We together promoted AIM listing for SMEs and M&A opportunities together.Telxess has provides marketing consultancy for various solutions for Telecom operations and Internet applications as well as helping develop business plans for WISPs.The company has done work on market research and market entry strategies for UK based Power Solutions company. Additionally, the Company has done work with domestic and international NGO's, including setting up Wifi Internet Access services and training centres for economically deprived areas and people, helping them uplift their ability to access information uplift living standards. We have expertise in providing NGO/Non Profit boards to implement and/or improve their Governance capabilities, which is an essential requirement now to seek and access funding and grants for their social projects. We now have extensive domestic and international experience to support the cause of capacity building for Civil Society organisations (CVOs'). Show less

Gurgaon, India

READ India is an affiliate of US based READ Global which expanded to India in 2007 to empower women and marginalised groups, and create educational and economic opportunities in rural areas. READ works in the states of Delhi, Haryana, Maharastra, Manipur, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.READ Centers give women the chance to learn to read, teaching people about their rights, and giving rural villagers skills to earn a living. Sustaining enterprises range from a… Show more READ India is an affiliate of US based READ Global which expanded to India in 2007 to empower women and marginalised groups, and create educational and economic opportunities in rural areas. READ works in the states of Delhi, Haryana, Maharastra, Manipur, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.READ Centers give women the chance to learn to read, teaching people about their rights, and giving rural villagers skills to earn a living. Sustaining enterprises range from a gooseberry processing facility, to sewing and weaving businesses. READ India is home of all-women-operated centers, as well as several women’s self-help groups. Show less

Reston, Usa

I have the privilege of having been called on by Internet Society for a 3rd term on the Board of PIR. An honour to serve the iconic and exemplary domain .ORG Registry again.

Calcutta, India

India Internet Foundation aims to build, support and help boost Critical Internet Infrastructure.

New Delhi

Set up by 4 Industry professionals, DOORATHA & it's flagship brand iLUMY, is a startup, which aims to be a leading player in “Smart Analytics”. Doorastha welcomes NGO's and Private entities and all others, involved with funding, promoting, executing, operating Solar Energy Micro/Mini Grids, who would like to plan for optimising their network performance and revenue generation capabilities. The iLUMY solutions will help those solar Micro Grids which face issues of capacity… Show more Set up by 4 Industry professionals, DOORATHA & it's flagship brand iLUMY, is a startup, which aims to be a leading player in “Smart Analytics”. Doorastha welcomes NGO's and Private entities and all others, involved with funding, promoting, executing, operating Solar Energy Micro/Mini Grids, who would like to plan for optimising their network performance and revenue generation capabilities. The iLUMY solutions will help those solar Micro Grids which face issues of capacity utilisation (we'll help to increase utilisation and usage), under achievement of revenues (we'll help optimise revenue generation). Our solution will create Network Intelligence capabilities for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) infrastructure comprising of Renewable Energy Micro & Mini Grids, to increase effectiveness and efficiency of RE power distribution impacting the end customer at one end and enhance economic returns for the entrepreneurs/ operators at the other end.Given iLUMYs concept being accepted for incubation support by the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India’s supported Incubator, Electropreneur Park, the company is committed to contribute to supporting and enhancing the ambitious objectives and outcomes of Government of India’s National Solar Mission.I remain as an original investor in the company. Show less

New Delhi Area, India

A new emerging initiative, along with some Non profit stalwarts. Still working on laying the foundation. We mutually recognise the huge trust deficit existing between Voluntary orgs, corporates and government. This trust deficit can be bridged by wider adoption of high standards of governance ethics, from the Board level to down below. Attempting to create some standards with which to: Capacitate Governing Boards of CSOs, including Corporate Foundations in India for Good… Show more A new emerging initiative, along with some Non profit stalwarts. Still working on laying the foundation. We mutually recognise the huge trust deficit existing between Voluntary orgs, corporates and government. This trust deficit can be bridged by wider adoption of high standards of governance ethics, from the Board level to down below. Attempting to create some standards with which to: Capacitate Governing Boards of CSOs, including Corporate Foundations in India for Good Governance; to strengthen accountability, build in systems for high standards of work and ethics, nurture leadership at different levels of the organisation and build institutions from the ground up which would ensure the impact of sustainable development.• Identify and nurture individuals for becoming effective CSO Board members.• Create a platform for networking and mutual learning by Governing Boards • Recognise CSO Boards with demonstrated good governance practices and be able to show their achievements and areas of excellence. • Well governed CSOs to be supported by CSObGOV by helping them develop partnerships with Companies for implementation of CSR programmes. We do look forward to folks coming in with expertise in this area, pitching in with our efforts and Funding agencies who want to support this initiative. Show less

New Delhi Area, India

Was a Founder Member and President of VNO Association of India. Formulated the association charter and it's constitution. Designed the Roles, responsibilities and functions of VNOA, along with setting Policy Development Policies and future business strategies.Prepared and responded to Licensing and Regulatory framework preparation for the then upcoming VNO industry. Lead a couple of industry wide heavily attended conventions on VNO industry's future plans and prospects, resulting in… Show more Was a Founder Member and President of VNO Association of India. Formulated the association charter and it's constitution. Designed the Roles, responsibilities and functions of VNOA, along with setting Policy Development Policies and future business strategies.Prepared and responded to Licensing and Regulatory framework preparation for the then upcoming VNO industry. Lead a couple of industry wide heavily attended conventions on VNO industry's future plans and prospects, resulting in widespread press publicity drawing attention to the industry's needs and requirements for a conducive regulatory environment. Show less

PIR is the Registry for .ORG top level domain name and is the 3rd largest gTLD managing over 10 million .ORG domains.

New Delhi Area, India

DEF is an NGO working at empowering grass roots organisations through ICT interventions. I was fortunate and had the privilege of bringing 2 great non profits together in an endearing partnership to empower deprived and grassroots communities with Internet.

New Delhi

Senior Vice President - Corporate Affairs, reporting to the Chairman and assisting him with all critical issues related to company's internal and external affairs.Initially starting of in a successful marketing role, i swiftly moved into areas of activities which spanned from domestic and international policy and regulatory work, business affairs and networks, positioning, PR and reputation management, legal, administrative and accounting oversight (of the northern India HQ's).

Took 3 years of efforts to bring about the collaboration between ISPAI and Deptt of IT to jointly establish NIXI in 2003, initially to set up Internet Exchanges. During my term as CEO, NIXI expanded its role as the .IN ccTLD Registry ( it manages and let's people use the .in domain name ) and additionally set up and manages some key Root Servers (a first for India). Within 5 months of opening up the .IN domain name business more than 120,000 domain years were registered by businesses and… Show more Took 3 years of efforts to bring about the collaboration between ISPAI and Deptt of IT to jointly establish NIXI in 2003, initially to set up Internet Exchanges. During my term as CEO, NIXI expanded its role as the .IN ccTLD Registry ( it manages and let's people use the .in domain name ) and additionally set up and manages some key Root Servers (a first for India). Within 5 months of opening up the .IN domain name business more than 120,000 domain years were registered by businesses and individuals, realising an untapped potential for registering and securing your right over your own domain name/your piece of the Internet . Internet Exchanges (IX's)and there are currently 4 of them help to keep Indian Internet traffic within the country, by way of enabling ISPs to peer locally and using the bandwidth efficiently. QoS for Internet Users has thus improved significantly. Show less

India

ISPAI was the Apex trade body and collective voice of ISP's in India. Starting off as E-mail Service Providers Association, ISPAI's primary involvement was in shaping and helping write Internet/Telecom Policies and Regulations. It worked very closely with the government and other stakeholders in India and outside, to develop ways to promote Internet in the country. It's main achievements have been to help build new policies, break down old monopolistic structures in telecoms, promoting… Show more ISPAI was the Apex trade body and collective voice of ISP's in India. Starting off as E-mail Service Providers Association, ISPAI's primary involvement was in shaping and helping write Internet/Telecom Policies and Regulations. It worked very closely with the government and other stakeholders in India and outside, to develop ways to promote Internet in the country. It's main achievements have been to help build new policies, break down old monopolistic structures in telecoms, promoting competition, opening up of new services, reduction of costs and prices, advising industry and government on taxation and legal issues. ISPAI has helped exchange of trade and business forums across countries and is resource center for advise on the state of Internet and Telecoms in India. It supported and encouraged national and international trade events and was a meeting ground for those in the Internet business. Show less

New Delhi, Delhi

Worked with three companies in various sales positions. At PCL, I and my team introduced the first PC's to government sector and to pvt sector in some NCR markets.

New Delhi, Delhi

My first entrepreneurial venture, right out of college. Did part of Railway Electrification works in remote areas of Bihar and MP states...working on Railway lines.

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.), Law

Ba(Hons), History

Pg Diploma ( Marketing Mgt ), Marketing & Sales Management

Certificate, Corporate Directorship - Dissertation On Corpporate Leadership - Building High Performance Boards

Activities and Societies: Member of SANOG, NIXI, APIA, ISOC, etc.

Certifications, Quality Management & Sales Management And A Half Completed Mba Dropout

Activities and Societies: Certified Corporate Director. (My Dissertation was on Building an Exemplary Board).