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Truecaller appoints Seema Jindal as Head of Public Affairs, Telecom in India

Seema Jindal

Truecaller, the global communications platform, has appointed Seema Jindal as the Head of Public Affairs for Telecom in India. Jindal brings with her a wealth of experience from her 25-year tenure at Airtel, where she played a pivotal role in regulatory, interconnection, and compliance matters across various telecom business units.

Most recently, Jindal served as the Head of Regulatory Affairs for DLT, DTH, Teleports, and VSAT, as well as the Head of Compliance and Audit for regulatory affairs at Airtel. She was instrumental in spearheading the development and implementation of a groundbreaking regulatory framework to combat telecommunication spam using Digital Ledger Technology (DLT). Her work involved navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance across business verticals, and maintaining strong relationships with regulators and licensors.

At Truecaller, Jindal will collaborate with key government ministries and agencies, including the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY). Her role will focus on securing regulatory and policy support to drive Truecaller’s continued innovation and growth in India’s telecom landscape.

Speaking on her new role, Seema Jindal said: “I am thrilled to join Truecaller and take on the responsibility of enhancing the company’s commitment to transparency and innovation while contributing to its legacy in fostering safe and secure communication. As the digital communication landscape evolves in India, my focus will be on ensuring that Truecaller remains at the forefront of regulatory compliance while continuing to build and strengthen partnerships with government bodies and industry stakeholders. I look forward to collaborating with the exceptional team here and a wide set of partners in this space.”

Jindal’s appointment is expected to strengthen Truecaller’s engagement with the government and reinforce its commitment to providing secure, efficient communication solutions in India.

Welcoming the new head of public affairs, Telecom, Kari Krishnamurthy, chief commercial officer at Truecaller, said, “We are excited to welcome Seema to lead Public Affairs, centering around the telecommunications space in India. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the regulatory landscape will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders and expand our Public Affairs mandate in India – our largest and most important market.”

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