New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The technology industry witnessed a series of key leadership appointments this week (Oct 11-17), with global players such as Zscaler, Alvarez & Marsal, New Relic, Sify Technologies, Cyient, and Nucleus Software, among others, strengthening their India and Asia-Pacific operations amid rising demand for digital transformation, cloud adoption, cyber security and AI-led innovation. Here's a roundup:
Zscaler names Hemant Dabke as MD for India & SAARC
Cloud security leader Zscaler, Inc. has appointed Hemant Dabke as Vice President and Managing Director for India and SAARC, reinforcing its regional focus on secure digital transformation. Dabke will lead Zscaler's operations and strategy across the region, driving adoption of its Zero Trust Exchange platform. Dabke brings over two decades of experience from global firms such as Databricks, UiPath, SAP, Tech Mahindra, and Microsoft, where he led large-scale cloud and enterprise transformation initiatives. (Read more)
Alvarez & Marsal appoints Sanjeev Narsipur to lead GCC in India
Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has named Sanjeev Narsipur as Managing Director of its Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. Based in Bengaluru, Narsipur will lead digital and technology strategy for clients worldwide, with an emphasis on AI-led enterprise reinvention. With over 25 years of consulting experience across 25+ countries, Narsipur previously served as Managing Director at Accenture, where he spearheaded platform-driven transformation programs across consumer goods, retail, travel, and hospitality sectors. (Read more)
New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla as VP, Customer Advocacy, APJ
New Relic has appointed Simon Rizkalla as Vice President of Customer Advocacy for Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ). A veteran technology leader, Rizkalla will drive customer success, partnerships, and value-focused digital transformation for enterprises in the region. He has previously held leadership roles at AppDynamics, Cisco, Red Hat, and Nokia, and co-founded HybridAI, an AI-driven venture in Singapore. Most recently, as EVP of Observability (APJ & EMEA) at AppDynamics, he led SaaS business transformation, achieving 60% growth in Q1.
Murtaza Bhatia joins Sify Technologies to strengthen cybersecurity practice
Sify Technologies has appointed Murtaza Bhatia as Vice President & Practice Head - Cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity sales and enterprise transformation, Bhatia will drive innovation and client partnerships for Sify's growing security business in India. He previously held leadership roles at NTT DATA, NTT Ltd., and Dimension Data, where he led national teams delivering large-scale cybersecurity and network integration solutions.
Siemens Digital Industries Software names a new leader in India
Siemens Digital Industries Software has named Abhijit Bhalerao as Leader - Professional Services for India. In his new role, Bhalerao will oversee engagement and program management across Siemens' digital transformation portfolio. He previously served as CIO at Raymond Limited, where he led SAP S/4HANA implementation, Salesforce integration, and AI-driven supply chain programs. His earlier stints include leadership positions at Nuvoco Vistas, Force Motors, EY, HCL Technologies, and Essar Group.
Cyient appoints Utkarsh Srivastav as CMO
Engineering and technology solutions firm Cyient Limited has announced the appointment of Utkarsh Srivastav as Chief Marketing Officer. Srivastav will lead Cyient's global marketing function, driving brand growth and customer engagement. He earlier served as Senior Director and Head of Marketing at L&T Technology Services (LTTS), where he launched the company's new brand positioning and executed award-winning marketing campaigns. Srivastav also spent over a decade at HCLTech, driving cloud marketing and global brand initiatives.
Nucleus Software names Nilanshuk Haldar Global Head of Partnerships & Alliances
Nucleus Software, a global provider of digital lending and transaction banking solutions, has appointed Nilanshuk Haldar as Vice President - Global Head of Partnerships and Alliances. Based in Singapore, Haldar will lead global partner ecosystem strategy to drive growth and market expansion. A fintech veteran with over 20 years of experience, Haldar has held leadership roles at Backbase and Amazon Web Services (AWS) and was part of founding teams at fintech ventures Mesitis, Canopy, and Bento. He has also worked with Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan, advising on corporate finance and innovation.
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