Our Commitment to Innovation

Discover the brilliant minds driving Ekiva’s success

Our Vision

We envision a globally transformed digital landscape where simplicity and security converge to create extraordinary digital experiences. Individuals, businesses, and things will communicate seamlessly with each other, interconnected through high-performing, intelligent services.

Empowering Global Connectivity

We envision a world where seamless, secure connectivity drives innovation and bridges gaps across industries and geographies.

Innovating for the
Future

We aim to continuously innovate, creating cutting-edge solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of businesses worldwide.

Driving Sustainable Growth

We are committed to fostering sustainable growth by delivering scalable, efficient technologies that empower businesses to thrive.

Our Mission

At Ekiva, we work hard to unravel network complexity and eliminate barriers to connectivity, delayering networks and providing essential digital services that ensure secure and simple interactions for people, businesses, and things, setting new standards for digital innovation.
 
Our mission is to revolutionise the telecommunications industry by providing Network (NaaS), Platform (PaaS), and Solution as a Service (SaaS) to Mobile Network Operators and Enterprises.
How it all began

Ekiva was born out of a shared vision among a small group of talented engineers with deep roots in traditional telecommunications. Driven to advance existing networks, the founders saw a huge opportunity to harness the power of 5G and emerging technologies to reshape how businesses communicate and interact with their customers, while also contributing to developments in the telecom sector. They found that the existing technologies were complex, excessively expensive, and lacked the flexibility for modern business needs. United by an ambition to create a better way to connect, they founded Ekiva. Their mission was clear, simplify network complexity, break down connectivity challenges, and deliver essential digital services that ensure seamless, secure interactions for people, businesses, and devices. In doing so, they set a new standard for digital innovation. The goal was to revolutionise the telecommunications industry by offering a unique suite of services that empower engagement and drive revenue growth. By providing services for Infrastructure, Network, Platform, and Solution (NaaS, PaaS and SaaS) to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Enterprises, Ekiva crafted a new generation of communication platform, one that was simple, scalable, and cost-effective for businesses of all sizes.

The Problems We Solve

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, businesses find themselves having to choose between cutting-edge technology and affordability. We have come up with progressive technologies to address this dilemma, by offering solutions that deliver the latest features and capabilities cost effectively. Our suit of services are intuitive, easy to implement, and simple to manage. We provide intelligent, automated digital services for secure communications, content delivery, and commerce, which enable businesses to thrive in an increasingly connected world. They found that the existing technologies were complex, excessively expensive, and lacked the flexibility for modern business needs. United by an ambition to create a better way to connect, they founded Ekiva. Their mission was clear, simplify network complexity, break down connectivity challenges, and deliver essential digital services that ensure seamless, secure interactions for people, businesses, and devices. In doing so, they set a new standard for digital innovation. The goal was to revolutionise the telecommunications industry by offering a unique suite of services that empower engagement and drive revenue growth. By providing services for Infrastructure, Network, Platform, and Solution (NaaS, PaaS and SaaS) to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Enterprises, Ekiva crafted a new generation of communication platform, one that was simple, scalable, and cost-effective for businesses of all sizes.

Our Journey Continues

Today, we stand as one of the most advanced service providers for Network, Platform, and Solutions (NaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) for MNOs and Enterprises. Our bespoke services are helping companies of all sizes achieve advanced connectivity seamlessly, driving growth and creating lasting value.

Meet Our Founders

Dr. Aristides Safeca

Co-Founder & Chairman

Dr. Aristides Safeca

Aristides’ expertise lies at the crossroads of mechatronics, robotics, automation engineering, and a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape. Holding a Ph.D. from Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur in Leipzig, Germany, Aristides brings an exceptional blend of technical knowledge and leadership acumen. Aristides’s served as the Angolan Deputy Minister of Telecommunications from 2008 to 2017, and he played advisory roles in TMT policy-making with various government agencies.

Laxman Karnam

Co-Founder & Director

Laxman Karnam

Laxman is a founding member of ekiva with over 30 years of industry leadership experience, founding companies and growing businesses in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector. Laxman has a diverse background of military service, start-ups and large corporates. Having spent over 14 years with Vodafone in various capacities, most recently he spearheaded the Partnerships Division of Vodafone Group as a Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships.

Indranil Sen

Co-Founder & President

Indranil Sen

Indranil Sen brings a wealth of experience spanning 25+ years in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications. His career includes a 16-year tenure at Vodafone as a senior executive in consumer marketing. Indranil orchestrated product and market growth across the EMEA region at Nuance Technologies and his earlier career included roles at Xius, OnMobile, and OneWeb as well as Chief Revenue Officer at Tejas Networks (a Tata Group Company).

Executive Leadership Team

Jale Cairney

EVP Commercial

& Operational

Jale Cairney

Jale is an experienced and results-driven leader with over 25 years of success across multiple industries, including energy, oil & gas, technology, and telecoms. As EVP of Commercial & Operations, she brings strategic expertise in driving growth, optimising P&L management, and executing complex commercial negotiations.

Lina Brown

EVP Propositions

& Partnerships

Lina Brown

Lina Brown, Executive Vice President of Propositions and Partnerships at Ekiva, is a key driver of revenue growth and innovation for both Ekiva and its B2B clients. With a focus on building impactful propositions and ecosystem partnerships.

Jose Manuel

EVP Network, Technology

& Projects

Jose Manuel

Jose has 29 years of experience in the telecom and IT industry, leading major advancements in communication systems such as wireless networks and digital radio solutions. Jose focuses on enhancing user experiences, improving operational performance, and driving innovative solutions to meet the needs of modern businesses.

Kailash Satpathy

EVP Finance

& Compliance

Kailash Satpathy

Kailash’s role is to drive the transformation of financial and commercial models within the telecom industry, fostering sustainable growth. By driving increased investment in platform and service innovation, and emphasising R&D and operational excellence, Kailash empowers operators to stay competitive and resilient.