Jay Swamidass has been named Vice President and Global Head of Sales at Rakuten India, while Subhash Chandra steps into the role of Head of Global Partnerships & Alliances. These key appointments underscore Rakuten India’s strategic commitment to expanding its global presence and enhancing its enterprise software solutions through its platform, Rakuten SixthSense.
Rakuten SixthSense, which has seen remarkable growth in recent years, continues to push boundaries in the global technology space. The platform’s ability to innovate and tackle complex challenges has solidified its position as a leader in enterprise solutions. By bringing on experienced professionals like Swamidass and Chandra, the company aims to further accelerate its expansion and strengthen its market influence.
With several years of experience in enterprise software sales, Jay Swamidass brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. His background includes leadership roles at top companies like Hewlett Packard, Commvault Systems, Veeam Software, and Apica. At Rakuten India, he will be responsible for leading the sales strategy for Rakuten SixthSense, focusing on driving innovation in analytics, cloud, AI, and enterprise infrastructure. His goal is to help the company further penetrate key markets with cutting-edge solutions.
Subhash Chandra, who takes charge as the Head of Global Partnerships & Alliances, also brings more than two decades of experience in the technology sector. He has held leadership positions at AWS, Google Cloud, SAP, and IBM, and will now focus on expanding Rakuten India’s global partner network. This initiative is expected to enhance the company’s technological capabilities and market reach, driving rapid growth for Rakuten SixthSense.
