An integrator of digital networks, STL (NSE: STLTECH) has appointed JS Deepak to its Board of Advisors. An IAS officer from the 1982 batch, JS Deepak will work closely with the STL leadership team and its Board of Directors to advise the company on its strategic roadmap.

Deepak will counsel STL in key policy-related areas that can help India drive digital infrastructure investments and further the broadband goals outlined in National Digital Communication Policy.

Deepak brings with him his experiences with Secretary Telecom and Secretary Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India. The first ever harmonization, sharing and trading of spectrum in India happened under his watch in 2016-17. As Joint Secretary, Telecom from 2008-10, Deepak led the design and conduct of the first ever 3G/4G spectrum auctions in India. He was also India’s Ambassador & Permanent Representative to the WTO at Geneva for three years and Additional Secretary, Commerce.

He holds an MBA degree from IIM Ahmedabad and purpued an advanced course in Health Communication from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, US.

Commenting on his new role, Deepak said, “India is in a unique position to leapfrog with digital infrastructure. STL, with its strong capability to build future-ready networks and digital ecosystems, is set to define the digital journey of billions in India and across the globe. It is very exciting to work with such a forward-looking company centred on innovation and help it create and implement growth strategies."

Speaking on Deepak's appointment, KS Rao, CEO, Network Software and Services Business, STL, said: "STL has been building digital infrastructure across the country for rural and urban citizens, telecom and defence networks. A conducive policy environment will surely pave the way for making India an Atmanirbhar, digital leader. I would like to welcome JS Deepak who has been an agent of positive change across his career in ministries, regulatory bodies, and as a representative of India at WTO. I am joined by the STL leadership in welcoming him and we look forward to his counsel."