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Udit Mehrotra
Shyam Group - Spectra, VNL, Ubico
Udit Mehrotra is the CEO and Managing Director of Spectra, a leading internet service provider in India.1 He is a dynamic leader focused on delivering the best internet experience to consumers, with a deep understanding of market trends and technological advancements.1
Mehrotra co-founded Spectra (also known as Shyam Spectra) and played a pivotal role in introducing India's first 1GBPS FTTH service and a groundbreaking 10GBPS enterprise offering.3 He is recognized as a visionary in the Indian Internet and Network technology services space.3
In addition to his role at Spectra, Mehrotra holds several other positions:
- Managing Director and CEO of Vihaan Networks Ltd. (VNL), a company pioneering solar-powered GSM networks for rural connectivity and national security.23
- Director on the Board of Vihaan Networks Ltd. since 2004.2
- Member of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and YPO (Young Presidents' Organization).23
Mehrotra's career history includes co-founding Ubico Networks Pvt Ltd in 2007, which became India's premier in-building wireless infrastructure solutions provider before his exit in 2021.23 He has also worked in strategy roles at Shyam Telecom Limited and as Managing Director of CinShyam.2
Recognized as one of the "40 Global Telecoms Business Leaders under 40," Mehrotra has been instrumental in shaping the future of telecommunications with his innovation and leadership.3 He holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering and an M.Sc. in Telecommunication Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, and is currently part of the Owner/President Management program at Harvard Business School.3

