NetApp ropes in Kiran Sukhtankar as Director of Systems Engineering for India and SAARC

A seasoned tech leader with over 30 years of experience, Kiran Sukhtankar has held key roles at IBM, Oracle, and others, most recently driving data management and security solutions in presales leadership at Veritas/Cohesity

NetApp has appointed Kiran Sukhtankar as Director of Systems Engineering for India and SAARC. In this role, Kiran will lead NetApp’s systems engineering strategy across the region, driving technical engagement and innovation with customers and partners. This strategic appointment reflects NetApp’s continued commitment to empowering customers with innovative, data-driven solutions and world-class technical expertise. 

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.

“We are excited to welcome Kiran to NetApp at a time when data, cloud, and AI are converging to redefine business innovation,” said Puneet Gupta, Managing Director & Vice President, NetApp India/SAARC. “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 is known for his strategic vision, team-building capabilities, and passion for delivering high-impact customer solutions. With a strong understanding of the region’s evolving technology landscape, he will play a pivotal role in driving NetApp’s growth and engagement with enterprise and public sector customers.

“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,” said Kiran Sukhtankar, Director, Systems Engineering for India/SAARC, NetApp.

Kiran’s appointment represents a significant step in strengthening NetApp’s leadership in the region and underscores the company’s ongoing focus on driving innovation and enabling long-term customer success.