NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced the appointment of Kiran Sukhtankar as Director, Systems Engineering for India/SAARC.
In this role, Kiran will lead NetApp’s systems engineering strategy across the region, driving technical engagement and innovation with customers and partners.
A seasoned technology leader, Kiran brings over 30 years of rich experience in the IT and software industry, with a strong track record in pre-sales leadership across India, APAC, and EU markets. He has held key roles at global technology leaders such as IBM, Veritas, Symantec, Hitachi, and Oracle.
Most recently, he led Presales for Veritas/Cohesity, where he was instrumental in solving complex Data Management and Security challenges for enterprise clients.
Puneet Gupta, Managing Director & Vice President, NetApp India/SAARC, said, “We are excited to welcome Kiran to NetApp at a time when data, cloud, and AI are converging to redefine business innovation. Kiran’s deep expertise and customer-centric mindset will play a pivotal role in accelerating our momentum as a trusted partner for hybrid cloud and next-generation data infrastructure solutions.”
Kiran Sukhtankar, Director, Systems Engineering for India/SAARC, NetApp, said, “I am excited to be part of NetApp’s growth journey in India and SAARC and contribute to its mission of helping organisations unlock the power of their data. The company’s innovation-driven approach and strong partner ecosystem make it a formidable player in the hybrid cloud era. Data lies at the core of every organisation’s transformation, and I look forward to collaborating with our stakeholders to advance NetApp’s mission of turning data-driven visions into reality.”
