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Education
Skills
Certification
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Tanuja Bhagat

Gurgaon

Summary

Strategic and transformational leader with 20 years of aviation inflight expertise and 29+ years of cross-industry leadership spanning healthcare (7+ years) and telecom (2.5 years). Recognized for integrating customer experience, operational excellence, and people leadership to deliver sustainable business outcomes. Proven in translating vision into execution, driving growth and retention, and leveraging cross-industry insights—blending aviation precision, healthcare empathy, and telecom innovation—to build resilient, future-ready organizations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Head – Customer Experience

Lightstorm Telecom Connectivity Pvt Ltd.
04.2025 - Current
  • Architected a global CX transformation roadmap, unifying customer and internal VOC into a 360° intelligence platform, enabling proactive interventions and risk de-escalation.
  • Reframed CX metrics for B2B ecosystems, embedding customer effort, retention, and sponsorship indices to align business outcomes with account growth.
  • Orchestrated executive alignment models across hyperscalers, ISPs, and financial institutions, strengthening multi-threaded relationships and de-risking revenue.
  • Drove CX culture embedding across international teams through governance frameworks, capability building, and leadership coaching.

Head – Customer Success & Experience

Lightstorm Telecom Connectivity Pvt Ltd.
02.2023 - 03.2025
  • Transformed CX by enhancing renewals, retention, and loyalty via process innovation, VOC framework, proactive monitoring, and lifecycle redesign.
  • Boosted renewals and wallet share by converting detractors, streamlining onboarding, and embedding executive sponsorship.
  • Elevated CX and retention through process improvements, faster response, and an Early Warning System.
  • Led CX innovation and global expansion, driving automation, real-time engagement, and supporting B2B2C/FTTH rollouts.

Head Primary Care Clinics

Global Health Limited (Medanta Hospitals)
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Scaled service footprint (+200%) and increased service volume by 72% through proactive engagement and reliable delivery.
  • Launched 20+ clinical initiatives, drove patient satisfaction, strengthened accountability via the ‘Owning the Residents’ framework, reskilled staff across 32 clinics, and secured 100% contract renewals through service excellence.

Group Head - Customer Experience

Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited
05.2019 - 03.2021
  • Redefined patient experience across 72 hospitals, embedding a service-first culture and seamless, safe journeys.
  • Aligned CX and operations with regional CEOs, integrating processes, technology, and benchmarks for consistent excellence.
  • Enhanced engagement and efficiency through digital tools, automation, and frontline programs, improving satisfaction and NPS.
  • Transformed ER and care delivery, cutting TATs by up to 75%, achieving 99% cost savings, and driving a 40% NPS increase.

Head-Service Excellence

Global Health Private Limited (Medanta Hospitals)
02.2016 - 05.2019
  • Led process optimization across admissions, billing, and patient care, leveraging multi-skilled teams and technology to boost revenue, reduce turnaround times and strengthened patient-centric service
  • Established service excellence standards and a Voice of Customer (VOC) framework, driving higher patient satisfaction, loyalty, and retention.
  • Empowered frontline teams with decision-making authority and implemented a three-tier employee development program to enhance service and leadership capabilities.

Head – Crew Performance, Processes

Inter Globe Aviation (IndiGo)
New Delhi
04.2009 - 02.2016
  • Core team contributor, instrumental in shaping IndiGo’s brand, operational culture, and service ethos.
  • Led automation and process optimization initiatives, including crew performance portals and automated reporting systems, achieving significant cost savings, reducing manual effort, and strengthening operational oversight.
  • Optimized cabin crew deployment and scheduling, reducing overtime and training costs; implemented performance-based promotions, flexible staffing, cross-qualification programs, and data-driven absenteeism monitoring to boost availability and retention.
  • Developed ancillary revenue strategies, including onboard sales and value-added services, driving incremental revenue growth while maintaining high service standards.
  • Led the launch of 6E international operations & IATA certification.
  • Member of the ‘On-Time Performance’ (OTP) Core Committee, contributing to initiatives that improved punctuality and operational efficiency.
  • Scaled operations and ensured compliance, achieving 85%+ adherence to inflight standards through a robust service quality framework.
  • Enhanced customer experience with role- and tenure-based Customer Sensitivity Programs and a Priority Service Help Desk for proactive issue resolution.
  • Built high-performing teams via structured hiring, promotions, mentor-mentee initiatives, and engagement programs,

Base operations – Inflight services

Kingfisher Airlines & IndiGo(InterGlobe Aviation Ltd))
12.2005 - 03.2009

Kingfisher Airlines (Dec'05 – Mar'07) | IndiGo Airlines (Apr'07 – Mar'09): Coordinated daily flight operations ensuring on-time departures/arrivals, 100% safety compliance, and seamless communication between cockpit, cabin, and ground teams. Managed irregular operations, resolved conflicts, and led crew welfare initiatives to enhance performance, morale, and passenger service excellence

Inflight crew team member

Jet Airways, Kuwait Airways
04.1996 - 12.2005
  • 11 years an inflight crew team member which included supervisory roles.

Education

B.Com Hons. -

Shri Ram College of Commerce
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
01.1995

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Planning & Business Transformation
  • Multi-Business / Multi-Unit CX Leadership
  • Team Leadership & High-Performance Culture
  • Customer Experience & Service Design
  • Operational Excellence & Technology Innovation

Certification

IndiGo Leadership Development Program – People, Execution and Innovation Leadership, 2014

Accomplishments

  • 2025: Phenomenal She Award, Indian National Bar Association (INBA) – Recognized for outstanding leadership and impact.
  • 2023: Lightstorm Star Award – For excellence in customer experience and operational leadership.

Publications & Media Mentions

  • 2025: Paper by STL Partners – “Lightstorm’s Revolutionary NaaS Offering in Emerging Markets” – Mentions contributions to service design and CX initiatives. https://resources.lightstorm.net/lightstorm-has-launched-a-revolutionary-new-naas-offering-in-emerging-markets/
  • 2024: Blog – Authored expert blog at Lightstorm on reimagining B2B CX with deep, multi-layered VoC strategies. https://resources.lightstorm.net/resource/fostering-good-customer-experience/

Timeline

Global Head – Customer Experience

Lightstorm Telecom Connectivity Pvt Ltd.
04.2025 - Current

Head – Customer Success & Experience

Lightstorm Telecom Connectivity Pvt Ltd.
02.2023 - 03.2025

Head Primary Care Clinics

Global Health Limited (Medanta Hospitals)
12.2021 - 02.2023

Group Head - Customer Experience

Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited
05.2019 - 03.2021

Head-Service Excellence

Global Health Private Limited (Medanta Hospitals)
02.2016 - 05.2019

Head – Crew Performance, Processes

Inter Globe Aviation (IndiGo)
04.2009 - 02.2016

Base operations – Inflight services

Kingfisher Airlines & IndiGo(InterGlobe Aviation Ltd))
12.2005 - 03.2009

Inflight crew team member

Jet Airways, Kuwait Airways
04.1996 - 12.2005

B.Com Hons. -

Shri Ram College of Commerce
Tanuja Bhagat