Bangalore: Alcatel-Lucent has appointed Subhash Bana vice president in charge of its research and development (R&D) operations in India, the leading telecom equipment major said.

“As head of R&D operations, Bana will drive excellence in engineering performance across the carrier and applications software activities, including R&D service delivery, quality and innovation enhancing support to Indian customers,” the company said in a statement here.

Bana will also liaise with the business divisions to develop and execute products and solutions for emerging markets.