Kiran Karri
About Kiran Karri
Kiran Karri serves as the Vice President of International at Tonkean, bringing over 18 years of experience in sales and marketing across various roles in the technology sector. His career includes leadership positions at companies such as ITKO Inc, ZIMPERIUM, and Lookout, along with advanced education in Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, and Cybersecurity.
Current Role at Tonkean
Kiran Karri serves as the Vice President, International at Tonkean. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's international strategy and operations. His role involves overseeing various aspects of the business, focusing on expanding Tonkean's presence in global markets.
Previous Experience in Sales and Alliances
Kiran Karri has extensive experience in sales and alliances across multiple organizations. He worked at ITKO Inc as Director of Sales & Alliances for the APAC region from 2008 to 2012. He also served as Vice President for ZIMPERIUM in Asia Pacific from 2014 to 2018 and held the position of Vice President at Krista from 2021 to 2022. His background includes roles at Serena Software and Lookout, where he focused on regional management and sales strategies.
Educational Background
Kiran Karri holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Gulbarga University. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Australian Institute of Business. Additionally, he completed a certificate program in Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age at Harvard University from 2017 to 2018.
Expertise in Sales and Marketing
Kiran Karri has over 18 years of experience in managing sales and marketing at a national level. His expertise includes brand building, relationship management, key account management, and retention strategies. He is skilled in contract and price negotiation and has a strong background in strategic alliances and market planning.
Career Progression
Kiran Karri's career includes various leadership roles in technology and software companies. He worked at SecureSynergy Pvt Ltd as a Marketing Manager from 2002 to 2004 and progressed to managerial roles at Borland Software Corporation and Tricentis. His diverse experience spans startups and established businesses, showcasing his adaptability and strategic insight in the industry.