Vinish Bawa is a seasoned industry leader and Partner at PwC India, with 28+ years of experience driving strategy, innovation, and growth across the telecom sector. As Telecom Sector Leader, he has guided marquee digital infrastructure programs, 5G network deployments, and large-scale transformations for both public and private clients across Asia. He has played a pivotal role in leveraging AI for Telcos, enabling intelligent operations and next-gen service models. Vinish has led cross-border initiatives to modernize telecom ecosystems, advised on non-service provider segment strategies, and played a central role in telecom consolidation and M&A. His prior leadership roles at Nokia Networks and Alcatel Lucent further underscore his impact in shaping the digital infrastructure landscape and enabling future-ready telecom models.