Microsoft has announced the appointment of Dahnesh Dilkhush as Chief Technology Officer for India and South Asia. Based in Mumbai, he will lead the company’s innovation strategy, focusing on AI and cloud-led transformation across industries while helping businesses unlock measurable value from Microsoft’s technology ecosystem.
With over 26 years of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation, and customer success, Dahnesh brings a unique combination of technical expertise and strategic vision to his new role. His appointment underscores Microsoft’s commitment to empowering organizations to scale innovation responsibly and harness the potential of intelligent cloud and AI solutions.
Dahnesh has spent more than two decades at Microsoft, holding key leadership positions including CTO for Microsoft Azure in India and CTO for Global Partner Ecosystems. In these roles, he drove cloud adoption, enhanced partner capabilities, and accelerated digital transformation across sectors, consistently aligning business objectives with cutting-edge technology to deliver tangible results.
A strong advocate for technology-driven growth, Dahnesh believes strategic application of AI, data, and cloud infrastructure can address real-world challenges and create meaningful societal impact. His customer-centric approach aims to help enterprises transform operations, improve efficiency, and generate sustainable value.
Under Dahnesh’s guidance, Microsoft India and South Asia is expected to strengthen its digital ecosystem, foster collaboration with industry and government stakeholders, and advance the company’s vision of “empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.”
With his proven track record and passion for innovation, Dahnesh Dilkhush is poised to lead Microsoft’s next phase of growth in the region, reinforcing its position as a catalyst for AI-driven transformation and inclusive digital progress across South Asia.
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