India is a crucial market for F5, and with the country’s ambitious digital transformation plans, there’s a strategic opportunity to leverage F5’s multi-cloud application services. Pratik’s diverse experience will undoubtedly be of value to F5’s success.
Pratik Shah has been appointed as the Managing Director of F5’s operations in India and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) area, the company stated. In this capacity, Pratik will be in charge of spearheading F5’s expansion plans in SAARC and India, integrating competitive security services with end-to-end solutions, and positioning F5 as clients’ go-to partner for developing, securing, and running adaptive applications.
He will succeed Dhananjay Ganjoo, who retired on May 3, 2024. Welcoming Pratik to the new role, Dhananjay says, “Over the past few years, while collaborating closely with Pratik, I have witnessed his extensive industry knowledge and leadership skills, which proved to be a huge asset to F5. Pratik’s reputation as a leading expert in business development and sales strategy makes him the perfect fit to spearhead F5’s business in this region. India is a crucial market for F5, and with the country’s ambitious digital transformation plans, there’s a strategic opportunity to leverage F5’s multi-cloud application services. Pratik’s diverse experience will undoubtedly be of value to F5’s success.”
Adam Judd, Senior Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific, China, and Japan, also adds, “Dhananjay’s leadership and dedication have been instrumental in F5’s growth in the India and SAARC markets. We are immensely grateful for his contributions and wish him all the best as he begins this new chapter. We are also thrilled to announce Pratik Shah’s promotion as Dhananjay’s successor. Pratik’s track record and deep understanding of the business give us full confidence in his ability to drive continued success for F5 in the region.”
Pratik has nearly two decades of experience and is well-known for his understanding and proficiency in the Indian market. Throughout his career, he has strategically driven significant business results that have increased sales growth for the company. After joining F5 in 2019, he was in charge of expanding the company’s sales operations in Western India. He was given the opportunity to oversee the India Enterprise business as Director of Sales in 2022.
Speaking on his new role, Pratik Shah said, “I’m honoured to step into the role of Managing Director at F5. I’m committed to continuing to make our customers’ jobs easier through our portfolio of solutions and helping drive maximum business outcomes across all industries. Having spent my career championing exceptional customer and employee experiences, I’m confident that F5’s current suite of solutions offers immense value for Indian customers.”
He held executive positions at prestigious enterprise and telecom companies, such as Palo Alto, Juniper Networks, and Extreme Networks, before joining F5.
Do Follow: CIO News LinkedIn Account | CIO News Facebook | CIO News Youtube | CIO News Twitter
About us:
CIO News is the premier platform dedicated to delivering the latest news, updates, and insights from the CIO industry. As a trusted source in the technology and IT sector, we provide a comprehensive resource for executives and professionals seeking to stay informed and ahead of the curve. With a focus on cutting-edge developments and trends, CIO News serves as your go-to destination for staying abreast of the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and IT. Founded in June 2020, CIO News has rapidly evolved with ambitious growth plans to expand globally, targeting markets in the Middle East & Africa, ASEAN, USA, and the UK.
CIO News is a proprietary of Mercadeo Multiventures Pvt Ltd.
