Intel Corporation has announced the appointment of new leaders to spearhead its Sales, Marketing, and Communications Group (SMG) in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, as well as the newly formed India region.
Santhosh Viswanathan assumes the role of VP and MD-India region, a newly established division within Intel. In his statement, Santhosh expressed optimism about the abundant business prospects in India, highlighting the significance of the separate region in enabling closer collaboration with customers and leveraging the country’s robust engineering base. “It is a very exciting time for Intel in India, and I am thrilled to lead our business in the country,” Santhosh remarked.
Meanwhile, Hans Chuang steps into the position of General Manager of SMG Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), effective immediately. Operating from Taiwan, Hans will oversee Intel’s overall business in the APJ region, focusing on driving revenue growth, fostering local partnerships, and reinforcing customer relationships. Hans emphasized the importance of leveraging partner strengths and maintaining Intel’s commitment to building an open ecosystem that transparently serves customers. “This approach will be key to our long-term success here in the APJ region,” Hans stated.