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Sridhar Vembu resigns as CEO of Zoho Corp, assumes the role of Chief Scientist to focus on deep R&D and sustainable development, with Shailesh Kumar Davey as the new CEO.
Sridhar Vembu’s Transition to Chief Scientist
Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho Corp, has stepped down as CEO to focus on research and development as the company’s Chief Scientist. In his new role, Vembu aims to tackle challenges in AI and lead innovation. Co-founder Shailesh Kumar Davey will succeed him as CEO, while Tony Thomas and Rajesh Ganesan take on leadership roles for Zoho US and ManageEngine, respectively.
A Vision for R&D and Rural Development
Vembu emphasized the importance of R&D in Zoho’s future growth and expressed enthusiasm for hands-on technical work. Alongside his professional role, Vembu will continue his mission to promote rural development, a cause he has championed throughout his career.
Legacy of Sridhar Vembu at Zoho
Known for creating one of India’s most successful privately-owned software firms, Vembu holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Princeton. His initiatives, like Zoho University, have upskilled students directly out of school, contributing to Zoho’s talent pool and success.