About
Sanjay Kaul is a globally experienced business and technology leader whose career reflects the transformative power of resilience, adaptability, and purposeful leadership. With more than three decades of experience spanning telecommunications, technology, SaaS, and digital ventures, he has built a reputation for guiding businesses through complex periods of change while creating opportunities for sustainable growth across international markets.
His professional journey began in India with an academic background in Electronics and Telecommunications and an early interest in the potential of technology to connect people and businesses. His subsequent roles with British Telecom in the United Kingdom and Telia in Sweden introduced him to international business environments and provided valuable experience across different markets. These early chapters helped shape his understanding of how technology, people, and global collaboration can come together to create meaningful commercial opportunities.
Over the course of his career, Sanjay has held leadership responsibilities across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. At Ericsson, he took on challenging business assignments that required strategic restructuring and operational transformation, helping turn underperforming operations into more sustainable and profitable businesses. His later leadership experience at Cisco further expanded his global perspective and strengthened his ability to manage complex organisations, markets, and growth strategies.
Today, Sanjay serves as Chief Revenue Officer of Circles Group and CEO of Circles Aspire BV, where he contributes to the expansion of a rapidly growing SaaS-focused technology business. His work is closely connected to the transformation of the telecommunications sector, particularly the shift from conventional telecom operations toward more agile, software-driven and digitally enabled business models. Through this work, he is helping organisations adapt to a technology landscape where speed, innovation, and customer-focused digital services are becoming increasingly important.
A defining element of Sanjay’s leadership philosophy is his focus on people. He believes that sustainable organisational success depends not only on business strategy and technology, but also on creating environments where diverse perspectives can contribute and individuals are empowered to perform at their best. His commitment to diversity and inclusion has received international recognition, including his recognition as a Male Champion for Diversity & Inclusion in the USA in 2023.
His influence also extends beyond executive leadership. In 2019, Sanjay and his wife Anita co-founded the MK Foundation, an initiative focused on supporting education and community development. Through this work, he contributes to causes beyond the corporate environment while maintaining a long-term interest in creating opportunities for individuals and communities.
Sanjay is equally engaged with the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through Shalkat Pte Ltd, he supports promising digital ventures by combining investment with strategic mentorship, industry knowledge, and access to international networks. His involvement with startups reflects his belief that emerging entrepreneurs can benefit not only from financial resources but also from experienced guidance and broader market connections.
His professional influence is further reflected through board and advisory positions with organisations including GX Group, Plunes, Airties, Aryaka, and Haimi Corporation. Alongside these responsibilities, Sanjay has contributed to the telecommunications sector as an author, sharing his perspective through Business Models for Sustainable Growth in Telecoms. His career has also received recognition through honours including Executive of the Year in Singapore in 2021, the Great Leaders Award in India in 2018, and the GSMA Innovation Award, among other distinctions.
Despite the scale of his professional responsibilities, Sanjay maintains a strong emphasis on personal balance and meaningful relationships. Running, spirituality, and spending time with family and friends remain important parts of his life. This grounded approach complements his professional philosophy, allowing him to view leadership through a broader lens that extends beyond financial performance and corporate titles.
Looking toward 2026 and beyond, Sanjay Kaul continues to focus on the transformation of technology and telecommunications, the growth of digital businesses, and the development of people and organisations capable of adapting to constant change. His experience across multiple continents gives him a distinctly global perspective, while his involvement in entrepreneurship, diversity, education, and community initiatives adds a strong purpose-driven dimension to his leadership.
Sanjay Kaul’s journey demonstrates how technology leadership can evolve into a broader platform for business transformation, entrepreneurship, and social impact. From his early career in telecommunications to his current work shaping digital growth and SaaS transformation, he continues to contribute to an evolving global technology landscape while empowering the people and businesses positioned to shape its next chapter.
