Workday, Inc., the AI-powered platform for managing people, money, and agents, has appointed Sunil Jose as as President, India Operations, reinforcing its commitment to the region. A veteran technology leader, Sunil will oversee Workday’s India operations, driving growth strategy and go-to-market initiatives in a market considered central to the company’s global expansion.
With more than 30 years of experience in the IT sector, Sunil has held senior positions at top-tier technology firms including Salesforce, IBM, Oracle, and BrowserStack. His expertise spans enterprise technology, strategic partnerships, and high-performance team leadership. He brings a proven track record of leading successful market expansions and building strong customer and partner ecosystems.
Sunil’s appointment aligns with a broader series of strategic investments by Workday in India. These include the establishment of a local data center, expansion of the sales team, and deepening of local partner networks. Together, these initiatives underscore Workday’s focus on scaling operations, supporting global customers with a presence in India, and helping local enterprises modernize through AI-driven transformation.
Rob Enslin, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Workday, commented on the appointment: “India is crucial to Workday’s international growth and global innovation strategy. The country’s rapid economic growth and focus on innovation underscore the importance of our strategic investment in the market. Sunil’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as we focus on supporting our existing global customers with operations in India and helping local organisations modernise their business operations to stay competitive. Sunil’s deep understanding of India’s economic potential and the unique needs of local businesses make him the ideal leader to drive the next phase of growth for our customers, partners, and for Workday in India.”
Speaking about his new role, Sunil Jose said, “India is a market that allows for ‘speed of business’, serving as a true innovation hub and extension of global operations, enabling companies to quickly achieve economies of scale. This is why Workday’s people-focused culture and core values of trust and integrity are vital to India’s transforming economy particularly as businesses adopt agentic AI. Workday’s approach to innovation and its philosophy of ‘elevating humans’ means its local customers benefit from enhanced employee empowerment, improved strategic problem-solving, and increased human connection and creativity.”
Sunil will be based in Mumbai and will report directly to Simon Tate, President of Asia Pacific, Workday.
