Indian tech firm Zoho CEO steps down, shifts focus to AI

Sridhar Vembu, co-founder and CEO of Indian software company Zoho, has stepped down after nearly 30 years.

He will now take on the role of chief scientist to lead the company’s research and development, focusing on technological advancements, especially in AI.

This transition also allows him to pursue personal initiatives in rural development.

Shailesh Davey, co-founder and VP of ManageEngine, will become Zoho’s new group CEO.

Other leadership changes include co-founder Tony Thomas leading the US division and Rajesh Ganesan heading ManageEngine. COO Mani Vembu will oversee the Zoho.com division.

These changes come as Zoho strengthens its AI capabilities, including AI-powered writing assistants and customer churn prediction models.

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