CommScope, a provider of infrastructure solutions for communication networks, appointed Pankaj Gandhi as director of Wireless Sales for India.

Gandhi joins CommScope from Nokia Siemens Networks, where he was the head of customer marketing for India.

Gandhi will spearhead all customer-facing sales activities for  CommScope’s wireless business in India. Gandhi reports to Navin Vohra, who was promoted to vice president of Wireless Sales, Asia Pacific last year.

We are delighted to have Pankaj heading our India regional sales to help us support customers in this important market and expand our position in India,” said Vohra. His wealth of experience in the telecommunications industry and established relationships with key telecom players will be a huge asset to CommScope and our customers going forward.”

A veteran in the telecom industry, Gandhi brings more than 16 years of industry experience including a successful sales track record and relationships with key telecom players in India. Gandhi joins CommScope from Nokia Siemens Networks, where he was the head of customer marketing for India. Prior to Nokia Siemens Networks, Gandhi started up the Indian sales office for Airwide Solutions and was head of wholesale business, South Asia at British Telecom. He also worked for Siemens Communication for 12 years.

 Recently, CommScope named  Randy Crenshaw chief operating officer. Crenshaw, who is based in Texas, served CommScope as chief supply officer since 2009 and previously was executive vice president and general manager of CommScope Enterprise Solutions.  In his new role, he will lead CommScope’s supply chain, manufacturing, quality, product development and management, and business unit functions.