In a strategic leadership transition, Sridhar Ramaswamy, a prominent Indian-origin computer scientist, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Snowflake, a leading US-based multinational data cloud company. This move follows the decision of Frank Slootman, the previous CEO, to retire from his position.
Ramaswamy’s ascent to the CEO role comes with a wealth of experience in cutting-edge technology. Formerly serving as the Senior Vice President of AI at Snowflake, his expertise in artificial intelligence has been instrumental in driving the company’s innovation agenda forward.
Before joining Snowflake, Ramaswamy co-founded Neeva, the world’s pioneering private AI-powered search engine. This groundbreaking venture caught the attention of industry leaders, leading to its acquisition by Snowflake in the preceding year.
A distinguished alumnus of both IIT Madras and Brown University, Ramaswamy’s educational background underscores his profound understanding of technology and its applications. His journey from academia to the pinnacle of corporate leadership reflects a remarkable trajectory driven by relentless innovation and strategic acumen.
Notably, Ramaswamy joins the league of Indian-origin CEOs at renowned global corporations, further cementing the community’s significant contributions to the technology landscape. Alongside luminaries such as Sundar Pichai of Google, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and Arvind Krishna of IBM, his appointment underscores the increasing influence of Indian talent in shaping the future of technology worldwide.
Ramaswamy’s elevation to the helm of Snowflake marks a pivotal moment in the company’s trajectory. With his proven track record of driving innovation and his deep understanding of the data industry, he is poised to steer Snowflake toward continued growth and success in the dynamic global market landscape.
Indian-Origin CEO List
Snowflake – Sridhar Ramaswamy
YouTube – Neal Mohan
Google – Sundar Pichai
Microsoft – Satya Nadella
IBM – Arvind Krishna
Adobe- Shantanu Narayen
FedEx- Raj Subramaniam
VMWare – Raghu Raghuram
Nikesh Arora – Palo Alto
Kurian Brothers- Google Cloud, NetApp
