Laxman Karnam

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Co-founder and Executive Director @ AGAAME
London, GB
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About Laxman Karnam

Dynamic Senior Executive with 30 plus years of international management experience in the TMT sector. My passion is propelling revenue growth, by building, organisational effectiveness through analytical approach and strategic planning.As a visionary leader, I have been able to inspire and motivate multi-functional, cross-cultural teams to focus on key growth parameters. I have spent the last 15 years, helping to grow the company’s reach through dedicated business development, innovative market approach and devising new products and services that are forward looking. I’ve been constantly recognised for my work, and awarded for my innovative achievements.A journey spanning from the Navy to the corporate world, which continues to be ever so transforming, keeps me hungry to achieve more. Having lived and worked in - APAC, Europe, Middle East, Africa & USA, has given me a true sense of working with different cultures.I have successfully built start-ups, realigned business for turn-around and helped sustain success in an established environment. Each of which has provided me with a unique, but diverse business approach.Approach: ASPIRE, GET INSPIRED AND MAKE THE SENSIBLE HAPPEN. Specialties:Entrepreneurial Leadership - Strategic Partnerships - Revenue Enhancement - Methodology Development – Innovative Business Modelling - Emerging & Advanced Technologies – Senior Leadership

Laxman Karnam's Current Company Details
AGAAME

Agaame

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Co-founder and Executive Director
London, GB
Website:
agaame.com
Employees:
7
Laxman Karnam Work Experience Details
  • Agaame
    Co-Founder And Executive Director
    Agaame
    London, Gb
  • Agaame
    Co-Founder & Executive Director
    Agaame Jan 2024 - Present
    At AGAAME, we specialize in providing optimal wireless solutions tailored for homes and small offices enabling broadband internet everywhere. We support in last mile coverage along with overcoming the challenges of backhaul where achieving Giga bits of bandwidth without optical fiber installation.Redefining connectivity standards for a smarter, more connected future.
  • Ekiva
    Co-Founder & Executive Director
    Ekiva Mar 2023 - Present
    Enabling people, businesses and things to communicate, consume content and facilitate commerce - C3 Worldwide Networks a Premier Service by EKIVA
  • Vodafone
    Senior Vice President - Footprint Expansion
    Vodafone Dec 2021 - May 2023
    London, Gb
    Expanding Vodafone's Global footprint through Partnerships and Programs• Spearheading Global business development through Partnerships with MNOs & Hyperscalers• Creating market impact through Vodafone propositions, products, services and branding
  • Vodafone
    Director Strategic Partnerships - Partner Markets - Africa, America & Apac
    Vodafone Jun 2016 - Dec 2021
    London, Gb
    Managing Vodafone Partnership activities in Africa, America & APAC:• Developed a strategic plan for Vodafone’s expansion into the complex & diverse markets• Executed the Partner expansion strategy by spearheading business development for each region• Consolidated, existing business by implementation of different Vodafone propositions, products, services and branding• Engineered, dual engagement models in markets where opportunities for higher revenues existed• Oversaw overall relationships within the region at a top Management & Board level• Grew revenues for the Group, by creating cross-functional business models with group companies and partners • Yielded overall value creation for Vodafone through exploration of synergy opportunities
  • Lollaksi Ltd.
    Executive Director
    Lollaksi Ltd. 2012 - May 2016
    • Responsible for the development of overall company strategy, spread the company service footprint over four continents.• Through innovative approach spearheaded some of the ace enterprise mobility and mobile management products, which were direct competition to major brands in the cloud sector.• Heading a technical company which mainly thrives on internal focus and innovation, created an outward thinking approach to spread the companies reach into new areas of business and grew revenues by 30% plus year-on since 2010.• Developed sales channel partnerships across the globe to bring in new revenue streams amounting to 8% of the gross sales within six months.• Constantly reviewed product placement with respect to market requirements and modified service plans on a collaborative basis with key operators to reduce costs by 60% without affecting revenues.
  • Vodacom
    Director Program & Vendor Management
    Vodacom 2010 - 2012
    Midrand, Gauteng, Za
    • Successfully implemented multi-million dollar nationwide Broadband Wireless Access Network with full business case tracking and reporting• Implemented and managed a global connectivity contract for a major Oil & Gas client through existing network infrastructure and third party networks.• Technology selection & Vendor management for network growth and launching new business products.• Reduced costs of sales through strategic process and system changes
• Managed Product Development cycle at regional level for various products and services
  • Gateway Communications
    Director Of Engineering & Partnership Engagement
    Gateway Communications 2008 - 2010
    London, Gb
    • Responsible for the Program Management of major projects in Europe and Africa, including P&L across regions, budgeting and forecasting• Set up a regional business unit in East Africa to support company growth• Established pan-European backbone network, increasing revenues and reducing cost of sales through reduced duplication• Successfully implemented carrier class network on subsea cables to the West and East coasts of Africa• Served on Core Engineering Committee.
  • Isaika Networks Ltd
    Operations Director
    Isaika Networks Ltd 2005 - 2008
    • Managing international operations on specific projects relating to Africa and Asia, engaged partnership programs with vendors and solution providers.• On a consultancy basis, successfully built and managed a banking network over satellite, winning an award for the most innovative approach.• Acquired and built infrastructure to provide shared satellite management and broadcast services to clients with limited in-country infrastructure to bring in savings of 45% plus.• Served on Executive Board and GVSAT Forum
  • Bacom Communications Ltd
    Coo/Technical Director
    Bacom Communications Ltd 2001 - 2005
    • Took over an ailing company and through strategic approach reversed decline of the company to Million dollar turnaround within 2 years of operation. • Management of Group activities at Board level, with full P&L responsibility. Extended the operations of the company to over six countries and managed the growth successfully.• Working through a financial model with the banks and service providers, implemented regional data backhaul and Internet backbone for a national CDMA operator.• Through bid and tender process, the company went to acquire and deliver on major contracts for Financial Institutions, Oil & Gas Companies & GSM operators
  • Hyperia Ltd / Motophone Ltd
    Technical Director (Vsat & Internet)
    Hyperia Ltd / Motophone Ltd 1998 - 2001
    • Managed the ISP network as new business, brought in revenues of $2 million in the first year of service launch and grew the business from a start-up to number 1 in the country.• Propelled the satellite services unit to win two Oil & Gas company contracts within the first year and successfully created international strategic-partnership with a major offshore service provider to increase annual satellite revenues to $5 million.• Successfully rolled out a Broadband Wireless & GSM network in 06 major cities, and set up channel sales and distribution relationship across the country.
  • Indian Navy
    Deputy Director (Lieutenant)
    Indian Navy 1991 - 1998
    New Delhi, Delhi, In
    As a commissioned officer from the Electrical Branch, looked after Weapons, Radar & Communications.
  • Motwane Ltd
    Executive Manager Sales & Installation
    Motwane Ltd 1989 - 1991
    Responsible for sales of Andrew Communications, IMV corporation etc., on a country basis

Laxman Karnam Skills

Leadership Quality Management Strategic Partnerships International Business Development Transmission Start Ups Management Revenue And Profit Growth Network Connectivity Networking Start Ups Enterprise Services Telecommunications Sdh Ip Business Development Vendor Management 4g Internet Of Things Data Strategic Planning Strategy 3g Satellite Mobile Applications Gsm Ethernet Budgeting Matrix Management Entrepreneurship Turn Around Management Program Management Mobile Communications Managed Services New Business Development Product Management Go To Market Strategy Market Analysis Lte Business Strategy Management Business Management Analytical Skills Wireless Cellular Communications Mobile Devices Mergers And Acquisitions Business Modeling Partnerships Mobile Technology

Laxman Karnam Education Details

  • Delhi University
    Delhi University
    General
  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad
    Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad
    Electronics & Telecommunications
  • Ideal College Of Arts & Sciences
    Ideal College Of Arts & Sciences
    Physics & Chemistry
  • Gandhi Centenary School And Intermediate College
    Gandhi Centenary School And Intermediate College
    English
  • Loyola School Jamshedpur
    Loyola School Jamshedpur
    Middle School
  • St. Joseph'S Convent School
    St. Joseph'S Convent School
    Primary & Junior School

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Laxman Karnam attended Delhi University, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Ideal College Of Arts & Sciences, Gandhi Centenary School And Intermediate College, Loyola School Jamshedpur, St. Joseph's Convent School.

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Laxman Karnam has skills like Leadership, Quality Management, Strategic Partnerships, International Business Development, Transmission, Start Ups Management, Revenue And Profit Growth, Network Connectivity, Networking, Start Ups, Enterprise Services, Telecommunications.

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