Cerebras Systems, the pioneer in accelerating generative AI, announced the appointment of Alan Chhabra as EVP of Worldwide Partnerships. In this role, Chhabra will lead Cerebras’ global partner ecosystem, expand and strengthen strategic relationships across industries, and drive adoption of Cerebras’ groundbreaking AI technology.
“We are thrilled to welcome Alan at this pivotal time in Cerebras’ global expansion as we forge new strategic partnerships, unlock new growth opportunities, and drive adoption of Cerebras’ industry leading wafer-scale AI technology across industries,” said Andrew Feldman, CEO and co-founder of Cerebras. “Alan’s track record of scaling partner ecosystems and driving impactful business growth will be invaluable as we further expand our global footprint.”
Chhabra brings more than two decades of experience in strategic partnerships, sales, and business development across the tech industry, having most recently served as EVP of Worldwide Partners at MongoDB. At MongoDB, Chhabra was instrumental in building and scaling the company’s global partner network, contributing significantly to one of the most successful tech IPOs of this century.
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Under Chhabra’s leadership, MongoDB’s partner ecosystem grew exponentially, with partners now responsible for sourcing and influencing over 80% of the company’s new business. Over his 10-year tenure, Chhabra was tapped to lead MongoDB’s direct sales teams across the U.S. Public Sector, APAC, and ISVs, further strengthening the company’s global reach.
Before joining MongoDB in 2015, Chhabra held leadership roles at BMC Software, where he was responsible for Worldwide Cloud & Data Center Automation Sales. He led a $200 million annual revenue business unit, serving over 1,000 enterprise customers. Chhabra’s career also includes senior roles at cloud services pioneer Egenera, Ernst & Young Consulting, and the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory.
“I’m honored to join Cerebras at this pivotal moment in AI’s evolution,” said Chhabra. “The company’s mission to deliver revolutionary wafer-scale technology for AI workloads is inspiring, and I look forward to building and nurturing inference, training, hyperscaler, and OEM partnerships that will amplify our impact and accelerate growth across key industries.”
Source: Businesswire