Dell appoints Manish Gupta as India president and MD
Dell Technologies on Friday announced the appointment of Manish Gupta as president and managing director for India, effective immediately.
Mr. Gupta would spearhead the company's strategic growth initiatives and drive sales in India. Based in Bengaluru, he would report to Peter Marrs, president, Asia Pacific Japan & Greater China (APJC), Dell Technologies, said the company.
Mr. Gupta succeeds Alok Ohrie, who is leaving the company to dedicate more time to his family and focus on personal endeavours.
'I am excited to have Manish leading Dell in India. His technical expertise, deep market understanding, and visionary leadership will be instrumental in driving growth and innovation. Manish's unwavering focus on customer success, partner collaboration, talent development, and innovation will further solidify Dell's position as an industry leader,' said Mr. Marrs.
On his new role, Mr. Gupta said, 'India presents immense opportunities, with businesses striving to harness technology for agility and competitive advantage.'
With a talented team, a strong portfolio, and a culture of innovation, Dell Technologies was uniquely positioned to empower customers on their digital transformation journey, he said adding he was looking forward to working with Dell's clients and partners as they navigate change and drive an AI-powered future.
Mr. Gupta brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the IT sector, with more than a decade at Dell Technologies in leadership roles. Prior to this position, he led global alliances, channel engagement, and strategy development for APJC, as per a communique.
He has also served as vice president of the Infrastructure Solutions Group in India, where he contributed significantly to Dell's growth and success.
Mr .Gupta holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Panjab University. He is also a Fulbright-Nehru Fellow for Leadership in Management from the Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business.
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