DataStax Appoints Darshana Shetty as Area Vice President and Country Manager for India

DataStax has named Darshana Shetty as its Area Vice President and Country Manager for India, signaling its intent to expand its footprint in the Indian market. In her new role, Shetty will focus on driving the growth of DataStax’s flagship offerings, including DSE and AstraDB, across the country.
Sharing the announcement on LinkedIn, Shetty expressed her enthusiasm and vision for the role. “This journey is not just about closing deals or winning logos. It’s about building a high-performing sales team, fostering strong relationships, and setting ambitious goals,” she wrote. She also highlighted her passion for mentoring emerging talent and her excitement about promoting AstraDB, Astra Streaming, and the company’s AI advancements.
With over 16 years of experience in enterprise sales and strategic business management, Shetty has a strong track record of leading large business units in BFSI and IT-enabled services. Her expertise includes securing major enterprise deals and managing top-tier system integrators like TCS, HCL, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys.
Prior to joining DataStax, Shetty served as Director of Sales at Confluent and has held key positions at global technology leaders such as HP and Cisco. She holds an M. Com in Business, Management, and Marketing from the University of Mumbai and an MBA from St. Xavier’s College.
Darshana Shetty’s appointment marks a strategic move for DataStax to enhance its presence in India, aligning with its mission to empower businesses with advanced database and AI-driven solutions.