Microsoft has announced the appointment of Dahnesh Dilkhush as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for India and South Asia, where he will spearhead the company’s innovation strategy, driving AI and cloud-led transformation across industries. Based in Mumbai, Dahnesh will focus on helping businesses realize measurable value from Microsoft’s technology ecosystem while strengthening the company’s position as a trusted innovation partner in the region.
With over 26 years of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation, and customer success, Dahnesh brings a strong blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to his new role. His appointment marks a significant step in Microsoft’s commitment to empowering organizations to scale innovation responsibly and unlock new opportunities through the intelligent cloud and AI.
Having spent more than two decades with Microsoft, Dahnesh has held several key leadership positions within the organization. He previously served as CTO for Microsoft Azure in India and CTO for Global Partner Ecosystems, where he played a critical role in driving cloud adoption, enhancing partner capabilities, and accelerating digital transformation for customers across sectors. Throughout his journey, he has consistently focused on aligning business goals with cutting-edge technology to deliver impactful outcomes.
A strong advocate for tech-enabled business growth, Dahnesh believes that technology, when applied strategically, can help address real-world challenges and create meaningful societal impact. His leadership is rooted in customer-centric innovation, with a focus on enabling enterprises to harness the power of AI, data, and cloud infrastructure to transform operations and create sustainable value.
Under his guidance, Microsoft India & South Asia is expected to deepen its focus on building a robust digital ecosystem, fostering collaboration with industry and government stakeholders, and advancing Microsoft’s vision of “empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.”
With his proven track record and passion for innovation, Dahnesh Dilkhush is poised to lead Microsoft’s next phase of technological growth in the region—strengthening its role as a catalyst for AI-driven transformation and inclusive digital progress across South Asia.
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