Dell Technologies appoints Manish Gupta as Managing Director for India

Dell Technologies on June 6 appointed Manish Gupta as president and managing director for India, effective immediately.

This announcement follows the technology giant’s flagship event, Dell Tech World, held last month, where the company unveiled a slew of AI-focused software and hardware products.

Gupta will be spearheading the company’s strategic growth initiatives and drive sales in India. He succeeds Alok Ohrie, who is stepping down to spend more time with his family and focus on personal endeavours.

Gupta will be based in Bengaluru and will report to Peter Marrs, President, Asia Pacific Japan & Greater China (APJC), Dell Technologies.

“I am excited to have Manish leading Dell in India. His exceptional blend of technical expertise, deep market understanding, and visionary leadership will be instrumental in driving growth and innovation. Manish’s unwavering focus on customer success, partner collaboration, talent development, and innovation will further solidify Dell’s position as an industry leader,” said Marrs.

“I would like to thank Alok for the incredible impact he has made at Dell Technologies India and wish him all the best for the future.”

Gupta brings over 25 years of experience in the IT sector, including more than a decade in leadership roles at Dell Technologies.

Prior to this role, he led global alliances, channel engagement, and strategy development for APJC. He has also served as Vice President of the Infrastructure Solutions Group in India, where he played a key role in Dell’s growth and success.

Gupta said, “India presents immense opportunities, with businesses striving to harness technology for agility and competitive advantage. With a talented team, a strong portfolio, and a culture of innovation, Dell Technologies is uniquely positioned to empower customers on their digital transformation journey.”

Gupta holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Panjab University. He is also a Fulbright-Nehru Fellow for Leadership in Management from the Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business.