Databricks has named Kamalkanth Tummala as its new Country Manager for India, positioning him to lead the company's upcoming growth phase in this key global market. 

This announcement coincides with Databricks' decision to allocate US$250 million toward expanding its Indian operations, emphasizing talent cultivation, research and development, and broader corporate adoption of AI and data technologies.

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With over twenty years of expertise in technology and business management, Tummala brings valuable experience from his previous leadership positions at Salesforce and Mindtree. 

His proven track record in managing strategic client relationships and developing industry alliances is anticipated to strengthen Databricks' competitive position in India's increasingly crowded AI and data sector.

“We’re excited to welcome Kamal to our leadership team as we expand in India—one of our most dynamic and strategic growth markets,” says Ed Lenta, senior vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific and Japan at Databricks.

“Leading organisations 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.”

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“In India’s dynamic landscape, data and AI are reshaping every organisation and Databricks is uniquely positioned to help enterprises build a lasting competitive advantage,” he says. 

“I look forward to working with our customers and partners to accelerate their AI journeys.”

 

The organization has initiated the expansion of its Bengaluru research and development center and intends to launch a Data + AI Academy designed to provide Indian professionals with advanced technical capabilities. 

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Market analysts observe that this strategy establishes Databricks as more than just a technology vendor, positioning it as a catalyst for India's digital talent ecosystem while generating fresh career paths in sophisticated data and artificial intelligence fields.

Through prioritizing India in its growth strategy, Databricks demonstrates its belief in the nation's potential as both a source of skilled talent and a rapidly expanding marketplace for AI-powered business solutions.