Ananth Appathurai
About Ananth Appathurai
Ananth Appathurai is the Senior Vice President of Channel and Alliance Partners at Code42, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships across various technology companies, including roles at Unify, AppSense, NComputing, and Polycom.
Current Role at Code42
Ananth Appathurai serves as the Senior Vice President of Channel and Alliance Partners at Code42. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities include overseeing channel partnerships and alliances, focusing on expanding the company's market reach and enhancing partner engagement.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Ananth Appathurai has extensive experience in business development across various organizations. He worked at Unify as the Director of Microsoft Global Alliance from 2005 to 2007. He then served as the Director of Business Development at AppSense Inc. from 2011 to 2013. His role at NComputing as Vice President of Global Business Development and Alliances lasted from 2013 to 2015. He also held positions at Polycom Inc. and Avecto, focusing on strategic partnerships and alliances.
Educational Background
Ananth Appathurai completed his Secondary School Certificate at Don Bosco High School in 1988. He later studied at Ramnarain Ruia College, where he achieved his Higher Secondary Certificate. He earned a Bachelor's in Engineering with Honors in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai in 1996.
Expertise in Strategic Partnerships
Ananth Appathurai possesses significant expertise in executing complex OEM/IP licensing agreements and GoToMarket initiatives. He has a technology focus on virtualization, cloud, storage, SaaS, mobility, and security. His experience includes leading global and cross-functional teams and building global Systems Integration and Consulting partnerships.
Membership in Fast Company Executive Board
Ananth Appathurai has been an Official Member of the Fast Company Executive Board since 2021. In this role, he engages with other industry leaders to share insights and contribute to discussions on innovation and business strategy.