Sandip Gupta is the Director – Finance of Route Mobile (UK) Ltd. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mumbai University. He is also a qualified Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is a SAP-certified solution consultant – mySAP Financials – Management and Financial Accounting. Before incorporating Route Mobile, he worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited, and Covansys (India) Private Limited. He has over 20 years of experience in audit and accounts, business analysis, SAP configuration, and software system consulting.
Rajdip Gupta is a dynamic entrepreneur, founder and Managing Director. He has transformed Route Mobile from a bootstrap startup in 2004 to a publicly listed, profitable unicorn, gaining global recognition in the digital communications industry.
Under his visionary leadership, Route Mobile has become synonymous with innovation, offering end-to-end communication solutions in Messaging, Voice, Firewall, Email, and next-gen services like RCS, WhatsApp, Viber, and IP Messaging.
Rajdip’s strategic approach and deep understanding of technology have earned him prestigious accolades, including the ‘CEO of the Year 2023’ by ET Ascent, recognition among the Top 25 Most Influential Leaders of 2023 by ROCCO, and a feature as one of the Top 5 Leading CEOs to Watch in 2024 by CIO Today.
Beyond business, he is an ardent cricket enthusiast and dedicates time to mentoring budding entrepreneurs, fostering growth within the tech ecosystem.
Raj Gill is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in the telecommunications industry and a proven track record of driving strategic value creation. He has held key leadership roles, including serving as the Financial Lead at Proximus Opal, where he played a pivotal role in financial strategy and operations, and leading postmerger value creation initiatives at Virgin Media O2 in the UK.
Raj began his career in consulting and has since worked across Group FP&A and Commercial Finance teams at various global blue-chip organizations. He brings deep expertise in capital allocation, post-merger transformations, and business partnering, ensuring financial strategies align with overall business goals. His leadership style is centered on building highly engaged teams that deliver value through strategic insights and execution excellence.
As a senior executive, Raj demonstrates thought leadership and commercial acumen, with a passion for driving the narrative and storytelling at the Board level. He is dedicated to unlocking optimal customer solutions and executing value creation plans across multiple sectors and markets.
Raj holds an Honors Degree in Economics from Brunel London University and is a Chartered Accountant, certified by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Tushar Agnihotri heads the Chief Executive Officer for Route Mobile and is responsible for driving sales and operations for the India market. He holds a master’s degree in business management from Bundelkhand University. He has 25 years of overall work experience, with over 16 years of experience in the telecom sector. Prior to joining our Company, he has worked with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, Reliance JioInfocom Limited, Arvind Mills Limited, Kodak India Limited, Reliance Infocomm Limited and Blowplast Limited.
Vinay Binyala serves as the Chief Strategy Officer & Investor Relations Officer at Route Mobile Limited, bringing over 20 years of distinguished experience in the technology sector. His expertise spans investment banking, corporate strategy, and financial analysis. At Route Mobile, Vinay plays a pivotal role in driving the rollout and execution of diverse strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and key transformative projects aimed at fostering sustainable, profitable growth for the company.
Vinay holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and an MBA from the prestigious Indian School of Business. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), underscoring his robust financial acumen and strategic insight.
Milind Pathak, with over 30 years of experience across domestic and international markets, serves as the Chief Corporate Marketing Officer (CCMO). As a dynamic leader and the company’s brand ambassador, he represents Route Mobile at key industry events and on social media, engaging with stakeholders and staying ahead of emerging technology trends.
Previously, as the Executive Vice President of Product and Marketing at Route Mobile, Milind played a pivotal role in driving market expansion and spearheading innovation in the CPaaS domain. His efforts contributed significantly to new product development and the company’s growth into new markets.
Before joining Route Mobile, Milind held leadership roles in prestigious organizations like Paytm, Madhouse Mobile (GroupM), Comviva, and Buongiorno, focusing on his expertise in marketing, strategy, and innovation.
Milind holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies. An avid reader, he is passionate about books and proudly owns an extensive collection spanning almost every genre.
Suresh Jankar is the Chief Financial Officer of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University of Pune and is qualified chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India. He has 25 years of experience in finance sector. Prior to joining our Company, he has worked with the Capricorn Lifestyle Private Limited. He leads the finance and accounts team and is responsible for activities pertaining to the accounts of our Company in India.
Erwin Viertel is the CEO of Masivian, now an integral part of Route Mobile, where he leads the company’s operations across the LATAM region. A seasoned professional with over 22 years of industry experience, Erwin has been instrumental in driving market expansion and building high-performing teams.
Erwin began his career at Microsoft, where he gained foundational expertise before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey by founding Masivian. His leadership has transformed Masivian into a significant player in the messaging and communications space.
A business administrator by training, Erwin holds an MBA from Inalde Business School, which has further refined his strategic and managerial acumen. His vision and dedication continue to propel innovation and growth within the LATAM region for Route Mobile.
Tonio Ellul co-founded 365squared Ltd. in 2013 and is the Chief Executive Officer as well as a member of the Board. Based in Malta, Tonio is responsible for driving the strategy, performance, and growth at 365squared Ltd. As an experienced technology executive, Tonio has over 22 years of leadership experience in driving enterprise-wide transformation in Network and Telecom companies, operating in highly competitive markets.
Sharad Kumar leads RML’s Middle East region and responsible for building up Middle East and Operations and expanding further into Africa market. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (electronics and telecommunications) from University of Mumbai and a post graduate certificate in business management from XLRI, Jamshedpur and has over 17 years of experience in the telecom sector. Prior to joining our Company, he has worked with Bharti Airtel Limited, Reliance Communications Limited and the United Nations.
Carl Powell leads our Global Partnership and Alliances Business and is based in the UK. At Route Mobile Limited, he is responsible for taking our solutions to newer markets, exploring new opportunities, forging new client relationships, and fostering existing ones. He holds a Degree in Business and Marketing from Bangor University, UK.
He is an experienced strategy and business development professional, specializing in purchasing, contract negotiations, and relationship building. He has over 18 years of core expertise in the SMS and Voice industry working for technology companies like Twilio, Skype & Colt.
Robin Sullivan is CEO of The Mr Messaging Group of Companies, a serial entrepreneur, and seasoned telecoms professions, with over 26 years of experience in the telecoms space, that spans Network Operators, service providers, VAS, Mobile TV and Messaging, in Africa The middle east and Europe.
Sammy Mamdani is Chief Operating Officer at Route Mobile, leading global operations with a focus on execution, collaboration, and scaling delivery across geographies. With 21+ years of international experience, he has built high-performing teams, streamlined operations, and driven customer success and service delivery.
He previously served as COO of Cellent Technologies (acquired by Route Mobile in 2016) and held senior roles at Protiviti and Rattonsey Group. At Route Mobile, he is spearheading an AI-driven transformation to automate workflows and enhance operational agility. Sammy holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida.
Ms Elsa Shibu heads the People Management Function at Route Mobile. She has over 19+ years of work experience in the people management function. She started her career with Lintas while at college. She pursued a career into the people management function with KPMG and then went on to work with Tata Donnelley’s, UPS, Ugam Solutions and Euronet Worldwide. She has a mixed bag of exposure into Indian companies and MNC’s as well as various industry sectors. She holds a degree in Economics from St Xavier’s College Mumbai.
