Anil Chalasani — CEO

Executive leader with 25+ years of experience across B2B SaaS, Enterprise Software, Engineering, Cloud/SRE, Security, IT Operations, Customer Success, and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Proven track record of building and scaling global teams, driving high-growth operations, and enabling enterprise-class infrastructure, security, and compliance.Currently serving as EVP and Managing Director – India at Gainsight, I hold fiduciary responsibility for our India operations, including ownership of P&L, corporate governance, statutory compliance, people operations, and India-wide strategic execution. I work cross-functionally with global leaders to scale operations, align product execution, and drive delivery excellence across Engineering, Product Operations, Product Support, Cloud/SRE, Customer Success, Professional Services, Security, Finance, IT, and HR.Expertise in building cross-functional teams, designing secure and scalable cloud strategies (IaaS/SaaS/PaaS), managing gross margin and COGS for subscription revenue, running mission-critical operations, and ensuring global compliance (SOC2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR). Passionate about aligning technology with business outcomes, driving operational excellence, and building values-driven, people-first cultures.Previously led global Cloud and IT Operations, Application Development, and Security at OpenText/Cordys, and served as India Site Leader for over 6 years. Oversaw infrastructure, SRE, and compliance across 7 countries and 12 sites. Broader experience includes engineering leadership, SaaS product operations, M&A integration, and modern tech enablement across cloud and SaaS platforms..Specialties: General Management | Site Leadership & Governance | P&L Ownership | GCC Strategy | SaaS Operations | Engineering | Cloud Infrastructure | Security & Compliance | AI & GenAI Enablement | AI Governance | M&A Integration | Subscription Margin Optimization | IT Strategy | ISO 27001 | SOC2 | GDPR | HIPAA | DEI & Culture ChampionCertifications: Corporate Governance |Executive Leadership Program (HPLP) – Vista Equity Partners | AI Strategy & Governance | CISA | ISO 27001

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Cloud Operations expert with a strong focus on security and compliance.

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Experience: 32 yrs 4 mos