Bangalore, 6 Jan 2026 – NetApp, a global leader in Intelligent Data Infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan as Area Vice President for India and the SAARC region. In this strategic role, Premalakshmi will lead NetApp’s sales strategy and further reinforce the company’s commitment to strengthening its customer and partner ecosystem in a rapidly evolving market landscape.
Andrew Sotiropoulos, Senior Vice President & General Manager, APAC, NetApp, noted, “ India’s dynamic digital landscape and surging demand for next-generation data infrastructure make it a central focus for NetApp’s growth and innovation strategies. Premalakshmi’s extensive experience and leadership will empower us to deliver meaningful data advantages and business outcomes for our customers and partnersin this new era of intelligence. We are delighted to welcome heri to NetApp and look forward to her driving our continued success across India and the SAARC region.”
Premalakshmi added, “By 2027, Indian businessleaders will expect at least a 70% success rate from their digital transformation and GenAI initiative. Realising these ambitions demands a robust data strategy and infrastructure capable of supporting large-scale AI deployments. With NetApp’s legacy of innovation and leadership in data management, I am confident we canhelpe customersfully leverage their data, drive agility, and achieve sustained business growth.”
With more than two decades of leadership in the technology industry, Premalakshmi has demonstrated a strong track record in go-to-market strategies and business transformation. She joins NetApp from Oracle,e where she served as Vice President and Head of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Business for India. Her previous leadership roles include senior positions at Accenture, Cisco, and Schneider Electric (APC).
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