Databricks, the Data and AI company, has appointed Kamalkanth Tummala as its new Country Manager for India. His appointment comes as the company continues to scale its operations in the country, supported by a US$250 million investment to strengthen training, R&D, and go-to-market capabilities.
With over two decades of leadership experience in enterprise technology, Tummala will lead Databricks’ India business and play a key role in driving the company’s growth across one of its most strategic markets.
Tummala joins Databricks from Salesforce, where he most recently served as Vice President, spearheading go-to-market efforts across industries, building scalable models, and significantly expanding the team. Before Salesforce, he spent nearly a decade at MindTree, where he held senior leadership roles and drove growth across strategic accounts as Regional Director.
“We’re excited to welcome Kamal to our leadership team as we expand in India — one of our most dynamic and strategic growth markets,” said Ed Lenta, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, Databricks. “Leading organizations such as CommerceIQ, Freshworks, HDFC Bank, Swiggy, TVS Motors, and Zepto already rely on Databricks to innovate with data and AI. With Kamal on board and our continued investment, we are well-positioned to build on this momentum.”
Sharing his vision, Kamalkanth Tummala said, “In India’s dynamic landscape, data and AI are reshaping every organization. Databricks is uniquely positioned to help enterprises build a lasting competitive advantage. I’m excited to join Databricks during this moment of tremendous growth and momentum. I look forward to working with our customers and partners to accelerate their AI journeys.”
Databricks has been strengthening its footprint in India with rapid hiring, the establishment of a 105,000-square-foot R&D facility in Bengaluru, and the launch of its India Data + AI Academy.
The company will also host its Data + AI World Tour in Mumbai on September 19, 2025, bringing together visionary speakers, customers, and partners to showcase cutting-edge innovations in data and AI.
