Abhishek Chauhan has been appointed as the Country Head and Senior Director of Technology at Sonatype, a leading platform that empowers teams to innovate securely with open-source software. In his new role, Abhishek is responsible for setting up and scaling the company’s India Innovation Center in Hyderabad, with a mission to focus on attracting talented people who share his passion for innovation and excellence and deliver continuous value to our customers around the world. His focus includes building high-performing teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational excellence across Sonatype’s software supply chain solutions.
Sonatype is a global leader in software supply chain security, trusted by over 2,000 enterprises including HSBC, Barclays, and Toyota. With a developer-first approach and a strong track record of pioneering innovation—such as Maven Central and Nexus Repository—the company is a founding member of the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) and has been instrumental in shaping global standards for secure software development. Its India Global Capability Center (GCC), based in Hyderabad, is a strategic innovation hub designed to drive core engineering, product development, and AI-led initiatives. The center will house over 200 professionals, including engineers, product leaders, and AI experts, playing a pivotal role in accelerating Sonatype’s global mission.
Before joining Sonatype in May 2025, Abhishek held several leadership positions in top technology firms. He was Senior Director of Engineering at LendingTree, where he played a pivotal role in product roadmap execution and revenue growth. His previous stints include Director of Engineering at ICE Mortgage Technology, and key leadership roles at Ellie Mae, Wells Fargo, and Sears Holdings Corporation. With over 17 years of experience, Abhishek brings a powerful combination of engineering depth, product thinking, and strategic execution to Sonatype’s India leadership.
Throughout his career, Abhishek has demonstrated a commitment to nurturing talent, promoting servant leadership, and embedding a culture of innovation across his teams. At Sonatype, he aims to transform the India office into a multi-functional center of excellence with strong delivery, collaboration, and engineering maturity. His background in SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms will be instrumental in furthering Sonatype’s mission to make software development more secure and efficient.