Bengaluru – Dell Technologies has appointed Manish Gupta as the President and Managing Director for India, with the decision taking effect immediately. In his new role, Gupta will be responsible for advancing the company’s strategic growth agenda and overseeing sales operations throughout the Indian market. He will be operating out of Bengaluru and will report directly to Peter Marrs, President of Asia Pacific Japan & Greater China (APJC), Dell Technologies.
Gupta steps into the position previously held by Alok Ohrie, who is departing the company to spend more time with family and focus on personal interests.
Welcoming Gupta to his new leadership role, Marrs said, “I am excited to have Manish leading Dell in India. His exceptional blend of technical expertise, deep market understanding, and visionary leadership will be instrumental in driving growth and innovation. Manish’s unwavering focus on customer success, partner collaboration, talent development, and innovation will further solidify Dell’s position as an industry leader. With his guidance, I am confident we will continue to empower businesses and communities, delivering technology that fuels human progress.” Marrs also expressed appreciation for Ohrie’s contributions, saying, “I would like to thank Alok for the incredible impact he has made at Dell Technologies India and wish him all the best for the future.”
Bringing over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Gupta has held several key leadership roles at Dell Technologies over the past decade. Most recently, he led global alliances, channel engagement, and strategy development for the APJC region. He has also served as Vice President of the Infrastructure Solutions Group in India, where he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth.
Sharing his thoughts on the new appointment, Gupta said, “India presents immense opportunities, with businesses striving to harness technology for agility and competitive advantage. With a talented team, a strong portfolio, and a culture of innovation, Dell Technologies is uniquely positioned to empower customers on their digital transformation journey. I look forward to working with our customers and partners as they navigate change and drive an AI-powered future.”
Gupta holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Panjab University. He is also a Fulbright-Nehru Fellow for Leadership in Management from the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University.
