Databricks has named Kamalkanth Tummala as its new Vice President and Country Manager for India, a move that aligns with the company’s US$250 million investment to accelerate AI innovation across the country. Kamal brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in enterprise technology, having most recently served as Vice President at Salesforce, where he led high-impact programmes and delivered growth across industries.
“We’re excited to welcome Kamal to our leadership team as we expand in India, one of our most dynamic and strategic growth markets,” said Ed Lenta, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan, Databricks. “Leading organizations such as CommerceIQ, Freshworks, HDFC Bank, Swiggy, TVS Motors, and Zepto already rely on Databricks to innovate with data and AI. Now, with Kamal on board and our continued investment in India, we are well-positioned to build on this momentum.”
Sharing his thoughts, Kamal said, “In India’s dynamic landscape, data and AI are reshaping every organization, and Databricks is uniquely positioned to help enterprises build a lasting competitive advantage. I’m excited to join Databricks during this moment of tremendous growth and momentum. I look forward to working with our customers and partners to accelerate their AI journeys.”
Databricks has already expanded its presence in India with a 105,000 square foot R&D office in Bengaluru, increased regional headcount, and launched the India Data + AI Academy. On September 19, 2025, the company will highlight its vision further at the Data + AI World Tour Mumbai, featuring leading voices in AI-driven transformation.
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