Microsoft has announced the appointment of Rishi Jaipuria as Country Head – Azure, India, marking a major leadership advancement in its cloud business. This strategic move comes as the tech giant sharpens its focus on expanding Azure’s footprint and accelerating enterprise cloud adoption across India.
In his new role, Jaipuria will be responsible for driving Azure’s growth in alignment with enterprise needs and India’s national digital priorities. His elevation reflects Microsoft’s commitment to deepening its engagement with the Indian cloud ecosystem and supporting innovation across sectors.
Jaipuria brings a well-rounded understanding of Microsoft’s cloud offerings, having previously led Startup Ecosystem & Large Partnerships, and held key positions in Solution Sales for Data & AI and the broader Solution Sales team. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping Microsoft’s go-to-market strategies for cloud services, especially in high-growth segments.
Beyond Microsoft, Jaipuria has held pivotal roles at global technology leaders including SAP, Teradata, Dow Jones, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Wep Peripherals Private Ltd. His diverse experience spans analytics, cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT solutions, and strategic business development—making him well-positioned to lead Microsoft Azure’s operations in one of its most dynamic markets.
“With this new role, Jaipuria is expected to accelerate Azure’s growth trajectory in India, aligning innovation with enterprise needs and national digital priorities.” His appointment underscores the increasing importance of cloud technologies in India’s digital transformation journey and Microsoft’s role in enabling it.
As enterprises across sectors embrace AI, data modernization, and cloud-native technologies, Jaipuria’s leadership will be critical in helping organizations leverage Azure’s full capabilities—ranging from hybrid cloud and AI services to data governance and cybersecurity.
This leadership transition comes at a time when Microsoft is doubling down on its cloud-first strategy globally. Jaipuria’s appointment as Country Head – Azure, India signals a renewed focus on driving enterprise agility, innovation, and scalable digital infrastructure in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.
