Tanla Platforms, a CPaaS provider, announced the appointment of François Ortalo-Magné, Executive Dean (External Relations) & Professor of Management Practice at London Business School (LBS), to its board of directors.
Before taking on his current role as Executive Dean, François served as the Dean and Chief Executive Officer of LBS, where he led the institution through pivotal transformations, including a strategic rebranding and remarkable financial recovery in the wake of the pandemic.
Under his leadership, LBS launched initiatives that raised £30 million in scholarships to advance gender and socio-economic equity. His vision for innovation and transformation not only reshaped the school’s approach to education but also cemented its position among the world’s top-ranked business schools, with a steadfast commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Francois Ortalo-Magne. holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota and has held various leadership roles, including at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). He is known for his ability to foster collaboration, inspire creativity, and lead organizations toward transformative growth.
With the addition of François Ortalo-Magne, the Tanla board now consists of six members.
“François’ extensive network and his prominent role as Executive Dean will provide Tanla unprecedented access to LBS’ global alumni community, thus enabling us to engage with exceptional talent, foster innovation, and drive transformative change. His addition to our board aligns with Tanla’s vision of accelerating our global growth and strengthening our foothold in new markets,” said Uday Reddy, Founder Chairman & CEO of Tanla Platforms Limited.
“I’m excited to join Tanla’s Board of Directors and work with such a visionary leadership team. Tanla is at the forefront, driving digital transformation and setting new standards in enterprise communication. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success and innovation,” said François Ortalo-Magne.
