Rackspace Technology names Adhil Badat as managing director for APJ

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Azunta Gaviola

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1 year ago

Singapore – Rackspace Technology, an end-to-end hybrid, multicloud, and AI technology services firm, has recently named Adhil Badat as the new managing director for Asia Pacific and Japan.

In this new role, Badat will be responsible for refining the company’s go-to-market strategy. Said move aims to ensure strategic alignment between offerings and customer demands. This role will also see him expand the team and strengthen partner ecosystems to drive future expansion.

Badat joined the company in 2021 and has played crucial roles to drive customer success and operations for the Asia Pacific and Japan region. He also spearheaded public cloud sales operations and the APJ Customer Success Management team.

Badat brings over 20 years of leadership experience from top firms like Telstra, DXC Technology, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Vivek Kwatra, CRO at Rackspace Technology, remarked, “Adhil’s appointment is a testament to his exceptional capabilities and deep understanding of the cloud landscape. His experience and vision will be instrumental in accelerating our growth and solidifying our position as a leader in the Asia Pacific and Japan markets.

“I look forward to the positive impact he will undoubtedly have on our business and our customers,” stated Kwatra.

Badat further shared, “I am thrilled to take on this new role at such an exciting time for Rackspace Technology. Our focus will be on delivering tailored cloud solutions to meet the unique needs of our customers in APJ.”

“By leveraging our strong expertise in data, professional services, and elastic engineering, we aim to drive significant growth and build lasting customer relationships,” he further said.

With Badat’s appointment, the company bolsters the local leadership team and reaffirms its commitment to regional growth. It is further positioned for a strong year ahead, backed by a reinforced leadership team and a focused vision for delivering top-tier cloud solutions.

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