Published on: July 7, 2026
Nokia has appointed Priya Narayanan as its Client Chief Technology Officer, strengthening its technology leadership as it advances next-generation telecom and digital transformation initiatives.
In her new role, Narayanan will spearhead strategic technology engagements with customer CXOs, shape cross-business solution strategies for major communications service providers in India, and drive innovation across emerging technologies, including next-generation networks, digital transformation, and future-focused telecommunications solutions.
Prior to this appointment, she served as Principal Consultant at Nokia Bell Labs, where she played a key role in advancing technology innovation and strategic consulting.
Narayanan has built an extensive career within Nokia, having previously held positions including Technology Expert – Global Delivery Centre, Technology Lead – Global Delivery Centre, and Core NPO Expert, contributing to the company’s network delivery and optimisation capabilities.
Before joining Nokia, she worked at airtel, where she held several leadership positions, including Operations Head – Core Networks, Lead – Data Projects, Core Operations, and IP and PaCo Planner. Her responsibilities focused on strengthening core network operations, data infrastructure, and telecommunications planning.
Earlier in her career, Narayanan was associated with Nokia Siemens Networks, where she specialised in network planning and optimisation. She also spent several years at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, serving in multiple technical roles, including TEC Subject Matter Expert – Packet Core, Assistant Manager – Packet Core Expert for Reliance 2G & 3G Network, and Graduate Engineer.
Across her career, she has developed deep expertise in network planning, network optimisation, packet core technologies, 5G, 6G, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), telecommunications strategy, and advanced connectivity solutions.
Her appointment reflects Nokia’s continued focus on strengthening its technology leadership while supporting customers with innovative, future-ready network solutions.
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