Dr. Garima Mishra Takes Charge as HP Telecom India CEO

By: Women Entrepreneurs Review Team | Thursday, 22 October 2026

HP Telecom India Limited (NSE: HPTL) has appointed Dr. Garima Mishra as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) w.e.f October 21, 2026. Garima’s role is centred on defining the organization’s business strategy, oversee operations and drive expansion as the technology and consumer products distributor prepares for its next phase of growth.

As the CEO of HP Telecom India Limited, she is required to work on projects that aim at increasing the market footprint of the organization and increasing its interaction with brand partners, clients, vendors and distributors. Some of the organizational goals include enhancing sales, improving operations through the use of data analytics, and providing improved customer experience. Garima leverages more than 15 years of experience in defence, FMCG, and technology distribution businesses.

Key Highlights:

• Dr. Garima Mishra assumes the CEO role at HP Telecom from October 21, 2026
• She will focus on business expansion, operational efficiency and stronger partnerships
• Her priorities include customer trust, corporate governance and shareholder value

Commenting on her new role Garima said, “My journey from the Indian Air Force to the corporate world has reinforced these principles, and I look forward to working with all our stakeholders to create enduring value and take HP Telecom forward with confidence.” “I am honoured to lead HP Telecom at this exciting juncture into its next phase of growth,” she also added.

She acknowledged the organization’s strong foundation and would leverage the same in maintaining good relations with vendors, cooperation among stakeholders, and building trust with the customers. Garima also emphasized the significance of prioritizing strategic goals while being consistent in their implementation to create an enduring business.

Acquiring a strong academic foundation in management education from IIM Indore and the Indian School of Business, Garima combines her technical expertise with business acumen for the new role. Her scope of work includes employee development, increased accountability among the teams and good governance practices. All these are prioritized to help the company achieve greater business success.

At the beginning of her career, she served as an engineer in the Indian Air Force where she worked for ten years in technical and operational roles requiring high levels of technical expertise, operational discipline and decision-making. She has also served in senior sales and commercial positions at Diageo and Pernod Ricard.

According to Vijay Yadav, Managing Director, HP Telecom India Limited, the appointment is a turning point for HP Telecom India Limited as the company intends to expand its reach as well as establish connections in the market. He also added, “Strong businesses are built by people who can see the bigger picture while staying focused on execution. Dr. Garima brings that balance, along with engineering discipline, commercial instinct and the know-how to build teams and grow partnerships with integrity.”

HP Telecom is preparing for its next phase of growth, with an emphasis on expanding its business, improving operational processes and building closer relationships with its partners across the market. The organization believes that the appointment will help bring in more efficiency, wider reach of distribution, and a results-based culture within the organisation. In addition to growing its business, the company also intends to uphold proper standards of governance and shareholder value delivery.