Shailin Seghal

As Group Executive of Global Networks and Technology, Shailin Sehgal is responsible for ensuring Telstra delivers and operates next generation network technologies to create one of the largest, smartest, safest and most reliable networks in the world. This includes Telstra’s cyber security capabilities, private and public cloud infrastructure, identifying and deploying new technology, such as those related to 5G and Edge Compute, and delivering network automation and orchestration capabilities to provide exceptional experiences for customers.

Shailin joined Telstra in June 2019 to lead Network Applications and Cloud where he introduced innovative fixed and wireless technology, as well as cloud-hosted products and managed services, including security services, across customer segments. He has more than 30 years of global experience across telecommunications networks, products, and operations in senior roles.

Prior to Telstra, Shailin was Executive Vice President of R&D at US-based Mavenir Systems, Senior Vice President – Product Architecture and Solutions Engineering at Reliance Jio (RIL Company) in India; and Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Multimedia at US- based GENBAND Inc.

Shailin holds a Masters of Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a BE (Hons) in Electronics Engineering from Nagpur University, India.