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Published 16:44 IST, January 27th 2025

'New Chapter Begins Today...' Sridhar Vembu Steps Down As Zoho Corp CEO

As part of the leadership restructuring, co-founder Shailesh Kumar Davey has been appointed the new group CEO.

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Sridhar Vembu steps down as CEO of Zoho Corp
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Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho Corp, has announced his decision to step down as the company's CEO to focus on advanced research and development initiatives. Taking on the role of 'Chief Scientist,' Vembu will now lead efforts in deep R&D while continuing his work on rural development.
 

A new chapter begins today. 

In view of the various challenges and opportunities facing us, including recent major developments in AI, it has been decided that it is best that I should focus full time on R&D initiatives, along with pursuing my personal rural development mission.…

— Sridhar Vembu (@svembu) January 27, 2025

In a post shared on X, Vembu stated, "Today marks the beginning of a new chapter. Considering the opportunities and challenges ahead, especially with the recent advancements in AI, I believe my full focus on R&D is crucial. This shift will also allow me to further my mission of rural development."

As part of the leadership restructuring, co-founder Shailesh Kumar Davey has been appointed the new group CEO. Other key leadership roles have also been realigned—Tony Thomas will lead Zoho US, Rajesh Ganesan will head the ManageEngine division, and Mani Vembu will oversee the Zoho.com division.

Vembu highlighted the importance of innovation for the company's future. "The success of Zoho hinges on how well we navigate the challenges in R&D. I’m excited to dive back into hands-on technical work with renewed energy."

Beyond his corporate contributions, he has funded a school for rural children in Tamil Nadu and founded Zoho University, which trains and absorbs students into the company directly from school.

Zoho Corp, one of India's leading privately-owned firms, is widely recognised for its cloud-based business software and its commitment to nurturing local talent.

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Updated 17:01 IST, January 27th 2025