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Subash Menon (born 28 May 1965) is an Indian business executive and entrepreneur. He founded Subex, an enterprise software company based in Bangalore, where he served as Managing Director and CEO from 1992 to 2012. After his tenure at Subex, he co-founded Pelatro Limited in 2013 and currently holds the positions of Co-Founder, Chairman and Managing Director.[2]
Subash Menon | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 28, 1965[1] Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala |
| Alma mater | National Institute of Technology, Durgapur |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Spouse | Radhika Subash |
| Children | Kiran Menon and Varun Menon |
Early Life and education
editSubash was born in Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala to P. Jayapala Menon, a lawyer, and Y. Lalitha.[1] Subash completed his schooling at Vijayamatha Convent, Chittur and PMGHS, Palakkad. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, India.[3][4][5]
Career
editAfter graduating, Subash worked at Controls & Switchgear, Eiko Computers, and Eltel Industries, advancing from Sales Engineer to National Sales Manager over three years.[6] In 1992, he founded Subex, initially focusing on importing and distributing laser optics, fiber optics, and radio equipment. The company later transitioned into the telecom software sector, launching its own products and achieving significant growth.[7] He grew and transformed Subex from a start up to a public company listed on BSE, NSE, London Stock Exchange and Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Subex was the first software product company to list in India.
Subash's tenure at Subex ended in September 2012.[8] He resigned as Managing Director and CEO and had stepped down as Chairman a few months earlier.[9][10][11]
In 2013, he co-founded Pelatro Limited, a company that provides customer engagement software for telecommunications companies and banks.[12]
In 2021, Subash founded a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and listed it on NASDAQ.
Achievements
edit- He was named as one of the Movers and Shakers in the Indian IT industry by Economic Times in 2007.
- Received the “Nasscom Innovation Award” from the then President of India in 2007.
- Was nominated as the President of Nasscom Product Council and a member of the Nasscom Executive Council in 2007.
- Conceptualised and conducted the first Nasscom Product Conclave in 2007.
- He was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award by NIT Durgapur in 2022.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b Church, Peter. ADDED VALUE: THE LIFE STORIES OF INDIAN BUSINESS LEADERS. Roli Books Private Limited. ISBN 978-81-945661-2-0.
- ^ "The Rise And Fall Of Subex Founder Subash Menon". Forbes India.
- ^ "Subash Menon has been our Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer since January 2021". www.sec.gov.
- ^ "How I made it". The Telegraph India.
- ^ Asian Business, Volume 38, Issues 1-4. Far East Trade Press. 2002. p. 17.
- ^ "Subash Menon steps down as Subex CEO | Careers | POST Online Media". www.poandpo.com.
- ^ Emerging Kerala Global Connect Coffee Table Book. DC Books. September 11, 2012. p. 132. ISBN 9788126436323.
- ^ "Subash Menon steps down as Subex CEO". The Times of India. 28 September 2012.
- ^ "Subex restructures FCCBs, part of bonds to be converted to shares". The Economic Times. 10 July 2012.
- ^ "BackBack Subex charts recovery path after disastrous acquisition". Livemind.com.
- ^ "After resigning from Subex in September 2012, Subash Menon is now looking to exit Subex altogether". outlookbusiness.com.
- ^ "The Pelatro Group was founded in March 2013 by Subash Menon and Sudeesh Yezhuvath". markets.ft.com.
- ^ "National Institute of Technology Durgapur - Distinguished Alumnus Award" (PDF). nitdgp.ac.in.