EMC appoints Surajit Sen as country manager

EMC India announced the appointment of Surajit Sen as country manager of its backup recovery systems (BRS) division in India and Saarc. In this role, Sen will manage operations for the BRS unit work towards maximizing productivity, growth and revenue course in India. The BRS unit is a key driver of EMC's growth in the region in 2012.

Sen brings more than 17 years of leadership experience to the role, having held in various positions in sales and sales management, product management and channel management, as well as in field marketing. He joins EMC from NetApp India, where he headed channels, marketing and alliances. Prior to his time in NetApp, Sen held several positions at Wipro Infotech and HCL Infosystems. Sen holds an engineering degree from IIT Roorkee and an MBA from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies.

Michael Alp, VP, APJ backup and recovery systems division, EMC said, "The Indian sub-continent is a hugely important and strategic market for EMC, both in terms of innovation and growth. Sen's appointment will fortify our leadership in India and help us advance in the backup and recovery segment there."

Rajesh Janey, president, EMC India and Saarc said, "We are pleased to have Sen on board to lead the BRS division, which is a key pillar in our overall strategy. His strong blend of technology expertise and business acumen will be a tremendous asset in driving EMC's next phase of growth in the region."