Satish Hemachandran
About Satish Hemachandran
Satish Hemachandran serves as the SVP and General Manager of WordPress and Hosting Brands at Newfold Digital, bringing extensive experience in product management and technology. He has held leadership roles at various companies, including Carestream Dental and Internap, and possesses a strong background in launching tech-enabled products.
Current Role at Newfold Digital
Satish Hemachandran serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of WordPress and Hosting Brands at Newfold Digital. He has held this position since 2023, overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of the company's WordPress and hosting services. His role involves driving product innovation and enhancing customer experiences within these brands.
Previous Experience at Carestream Dental
Before joining Newfold Digital, Hemachandran worked at Carestream Dental as the Senior Vice President of Product and General Manager for Practice Management Software from 2017 to 2020. In this capacity, he was responsible for product strategy and development, focusing on enhancing the software offerings for dental practices.
Professional Background in Product Management
Satish Hemachandran has extensive experience in product management across various companies. He served as Vice President of Product Management at Internap for five months in 2014 and later as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cloud and Hosting Services at the same company from 2015 to 2017. His background includes roles at SunGard Availability Services and Sun Microsystems, where he managed product lines and engineering teams.
Educational Qualifications
Hemachandran holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from The University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from Anna University Chennai. He also earned an MBA with a focus on Strategy and General Management from Emory University - Goizueta Business School. His educational background supports his expertise in product development and management.
Expertise in Product Development
Satish Hemachandran specializes in launching and scaling technology-enabled products. He focuses on achieving product-market fit and managing high-performance teams across various disciplines, including product management, engineering, and marketing. His proven track record includes comprehensive P&L management at both public and private equity portfolio companies.