Ravi leads Helios Towers’ engagement with governments, international organisations, and development partners across Africa and the Middle East. He plays a central role in shaping public policy to support sustainable digital and power infrastructure, with a focus on expanding access to connectivity and energy in the company’s markets.

An experienced external affairs and sustainability leader, Ravi has a proven track record in government relations, policy advocacy, legal strategy, and ESG. He is well-versed in the social, political, and commercial dynamics of emerging and frontier markets, and has worked closely with governments, trade bodies, and multilateral institutions to foster investment-friendly environments and promote sustainable development.

Before joining Helios Towers, Ravi served as Vice President of Public Affairs, Sustainability & Communications for EMEA at American Tower Corporation. He was previously Associate General Counsel for Africa and Asia at VEON and began his career as a corporate and restructuring lawyer with leading international law firms He also served on the board of the United States Telecommunication Training Institute, a public-private partnership dedicated to building ICT capacity among policymakers and regulators in developing countries.

Ravi holds a bachelor’s degree in Law and master’s degrees in European Business Law, International Strategy and Diplomacy (LSE), and Sustainability Leadership (University of Cambridge). He is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.

Leadership

Sir Samuel Jonah

Tom Greenwood

Manjit Dhillon

Alison Baker

Richard Byrne

Temitope Lawani

Sally Ashford

Carole Wamuyu Wainaina

David Wassong

Dana Tobak CBE