Salesforce has named Mankiran Chowhan as Managing Director, Sales & Distribution, India, a strategic leadership move that aligns with the company’s accelerated growth plans in the region. “Her new role comes as Salesforce sharpens its focus on India’s accelerating digital transformation, thriving startup ecosystem, and increasing enterprise tech adoption.”
Chowhan’s promotion underscores her successful tenure at Salesforce, where she previously served as Vice President & Business Head for Financial Services & Consumer Industries (FCI). With over three and a half years at the company, she has been instrumental in deepening Salesforce’s impact across industries through AI-powered productivity tools, real-time insights, and enhanced customer experiences.
In her expanded role, Chowhan will lead sales and distribution strategies across India, focusing on scaling customer success and expanding Salesforce’s footprint in both established enterprises and the burgeoning startup segment. Her leadership is expected to play a critical role as Indian businesses accelerate cloud adoption and AI integration to meet evolving customer and operational needs.
Chowhan brings with her a rich and varied leadership background across global technology firms. She has held high-impact roles including Managing Director – India at SAP Concur, Managing Vice President & Country Manager Sales – India at Gartner, and Business Development at Zensar Technologies. Additionally, she has served as a Board Member at Latika and Concur Technologies (India) Private Ltd, further highlighting her governance and strategic oversight capabilities.
Known for her strong focus on business outcomes and customer-centric innovation, Chowhan has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive growth while building trusted client partnerships. Her appointment is seen as a move that will help Salesforce deepen its engagement with Indian enterprises and continue its momentum in delivering value through cutting-edge CRM and AI technologies.
As Salesforce strengthens its position in the Indian market, Mankiran Chowhan’s leadership is expected to be pivotal in guiding the company through its next phase of growth and innovation.
