Posted by Mumbai: Workday, the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, has announced the appointment of Sunil Jose as President of India operations, deepening its commitment to the region.
A seasoned industry expert and technologist, Sunil will lead Workday’s growth strategy and go-to-market operations in the Indian market, further strengthening the company’s presence in one of its most strategic hubs for global expansion, innovation, and talent.
With over three decades of experience in the IT sector, Sunil has held senior leadership roles at global technology companies, including Salesforce, IBM, Oracle and BrowserStack. He has led high-performing teams across enterprise technology functions and ecosystem partnerships and is a specialist in strategic market expansion.
Sunil’s appointment marks a critical juncture in Workday’s ongoing investment in India and follows the announcement of several key initiatives as part of the company’s strategic expansion of its India operations, including the launch of a local data center, the growth of its local sales team, and the strengthening of its partner ecosystem.
“India is crucial to Workday’s international growth and global innovation strategy. The country’s rapid economic growth and focus on innovation underscore the importance of our strategic investment in the market,” said Rob Enslin, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Workday.
“Sunil’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as we focus on supporting our existing global customers with operations in India and helping local organisations modernise their business operations to stay competitive,” added Enslin.
Sunil’s deep understanding of India’s economic potential and the unique needs of local businesses, according to Enslin will drive the next phase of growth for the company’s customers, partners, and for Workday in India.
“India is a market that allows for ’speed of business’, serving as a true innovation hub and extension of global operations, enabling companies to quickly achieve economies of scale,” said Sunil Jose, President of India, Workday.
In this role, Sunil will report to Simon Tate, President, APAC, Workday, and be based in Mumbai, India.