India, June 30 -- NetApp has named Syam Nair as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective 7 July 2025, as the company sharpens its focus on hybrid cloud, AI, and high-growth data services. Nair steps into the role following the departure of Harv Bhela, who concluded his tenure earlier this month.

The move signals NetApp's intent to strengthen its leadership team with deep cloud-native expertise and bold product vision as it gears up for the next wave of innovation.

Nair brings over 25 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and product innovation. His background includes senior roles at Microsoft, Salesforce, and most recently, Zscaler, where he served as CTO and EVP of R&D.

During his time at Microsoft,...