Databricks Names Kamalkanth Tummala as India Country Manager, Strengthens $250 Mn Investment Plan

Databricks, on September 15, appointed Kamalkanth Tummala as its new country manager for India, a move that comes as part of the company’s $250 million investment to expand operations, research and go-to-market resources in the country.

Tummala, who previously served as vice president at Salesforce, will lead Databricks’ growth strategy in India. He will take charge of scaling the company’s local business and strengthening its presence across industries.

“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 and general manager, Asia Pacific and Japan at Databricks. “Leading organisations such as CommerceIQ, Freshworks, HDFC Bank, Swiggy, TVS Motors and Zepto already rely on Databricks to innovate with data and AI. Now, with Kamal on board and our continued investment in India, we are well-positioned to build on this momentum.”

Tummala said his focus will be on accelerating enterprise adoption of Databricks’ data and AI platforms. “In India’s dynamic landscape, data and AI are reshaping every organisation and Databricks is uniquely positioned to help enterprises build a lasting competitive advantage,” he said. “I look forward to working with our customers and partners to accelerate their AI journeys.”

Tummala brings over 20 years of experience in enterprise technology and leadership. At Salesforce, he led go-to-market initiatives across multiple industries. Before that, he spent nearly a decade at Mindtree Ltd as regional director in India, where he expanded strategic accounts.

Databricks has expanded significantly in India in recent years. The company has increased regional hiring, opened a 1,05,000-square-foot R&D office in Bengaluru and launched the India Data + AI Academy.

The company will also host its Data + AI World Tour 2025 in Mumbai on September 19, featuring industry leaders, customers and partners showcasing data and AI solutions.