Karthik Sathuragiri has been appointed as Director and Head of Marketing for India and South Asia at global cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike. With nearly two decades of experience in cloud, cybersecurity, SaaS, and automation, Sathuragiri will lead marketing strategy, brand development, demand generation, partner marketing, and field marketing across the region. His appointment marks a significant step in CrowdStrike’s strategic focus on India as it strengthens its presence in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Prior to joining CrowdStrike, Sathuragiri served as Head of Marketing for Amazon Web Services (AWS) in India and South Asia, where he played a vital role in building one of the most recognizable tech brands in the region. His leadership at AWS was marked by scalable campaign launches and a customer-first approach deeply embedded in the company’s operations. He also held senior marketing roles at Automation Anywhere, Freshworks, Akamai Technologies, and SAP, building a strong foundation in high-impact B2B tech marketing.
During his tenure at Akamai Technologies, Sathuragiri spent nearly a decade driving marketing initiatives and aligning brand strategy with enterprise business growth. His journey also includes key leadership stints at Freshworks and Automation Anywhere, where he accelerated global marketing efforts and scaled brand visibility. Recognized as Economic Times CMO of the Year, he is known for blending strategic vision with hands-on execution and building teams aligned with both customer needs and business goals.
An alumnus of UCLA Anderson School of Management, Sathuragiri’s appointment signals CrowdStrike’s intent to double down on regional growth and strengthen its leadership in enterprise cybersecurity. With India emerging as a vital hub for digital transformation and zero-trust security adoption, his leadership is expected to drive deeper market engagement and brand impact for CrowdStrike across the subcontinent.