Informatica, a leader in AI-powered enterprise cloud data management, announced the appointment of Krish Vitaldevara as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer (CPO). A seasoned executive with a distinguished career at Microsoft, Google, and most recently, NetApp, Vitaldevara will also join Informatica’s Executive Committee, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and market leadership.
A Visionary Leader to Drive Next-Gen AI and Cloud Innovation
Vitaldevara brings a wealth of expertise in product strategy, AI-driven transformation, and large-scale engineering leadership. In his previous role as Senior Vice President and General Manager at NetApp, he led a global team of over 2,000 professionals in product management, design, and engineering. His leadership was instrumental in modernizing NetApp’s product portfolio with AI-powered solutions, enabling Fortune 500 companies to optimize hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
A prolific innovator, Vitaldevara holds over 30 patents, reflecting his deep expertise in advancing technology and shaping industry trends. His appointment underscores Informatica’s strategic focus on harnessing AI and cloud technologies to deliver next-generation data management solutions.
Amit Walia, Chief Executive Officer at Informatica, said: “I’m thrilled to have Krish join the team to help bring our vision for the future of AI-powered data management to life. I am confident that Krish’s leadership, combined with Informatica’s continued excellence in AI-powered data management, will elevate our capabilities and empower our customers to catalyze innovation and drive growth.”
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Strategic Focus: AI, Customer-Centric Innovation, and Market Expansion
As CPO, Vitaldevara will spearhead product strategy, innovation, and execution, aligning with Informatica’s business objectives. His mandate includes:
- Accelerating AI-powered data management advancements
- Strengthening customer engagement and strategic partnerships
- Expanding market reach through cloud-first, data-driven solutions
- Enhancing product performance through collaborative leadership
Krish Vitaldevara commented: “I am excited to join Informatica at such a pivotal time in the technology landscape. Together, we will drive innovation, leverage data-driven insights, and enhance our product offerings to empower our clients with cutting-edge AI capabilities and cloud solutions. I look forward to collaborating with the exceptional teams to further elevate our impact on the industry.”
Strengthening Informatica’s Leadership Bench
Vitaldevara’s appointment follows the recent addition of Bala Kumaresan as EVP & Global Head of Engineering, further solidifying Informatica’s product leadership team. Kumaresan, a veteran in multi-cloud data management with experience at F5, Symantec, and Oracle, brings a strong engineering vision and a track record of innovation.
With over a dozen patents in clustered storage and data management, Kumaresan’s expertise is pivotal in advancing Informatica’s AI and cloud data solutions. He also serves on the Executive Committee, contributing to the company’s strategic direction.
Amit Walia added: “The combination of Bala and Krish leading our product teams comes at a crucial time as we push the frontiers of AI and data management. Their proven track records and visionary approaches align perfectly with Informatica‘s goals of delivering exceptional and transformative products to our clients.”