Technology veteran Edgar Dias has joined F5 Networks as its new Managing Director for India with effect from November 12, 2018. F5 delivers cloud and security application services that enable organizations to embrace the infrastructure they choose without sacrificing speed and control.
Dias has over two decades of experience in the industry and will be responsible for managing and expanding F5’s India operations. He will be based out of Bangalore and will report directly to Adam Judd, Senior Vice President of F5 Networks Asia Pacific, China & Japan.
“There is great potential in the region as an increasing number of Indian companies are realizing the importance of securing applications and my focus will be on harnessing this potential for F5’s continued growth in India,” said Dias.
“We are excited to have Edgar onboard with us. As we move into a more application-centric world, having Edgar’s two decades of experience across networking, cloud and SaaS is invaluable to us.” said Adam Judd, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, China & Japan, F5 Networks.
“As we continue to build on the foundation that Parag Khurana has laid for us in India, we are confident that Dias with his strong track record of successes in regional businesses and skills will play a large role in strengthening our position further as we move into the new year.” he added.
Prior to F5, Dias was Managing Director at ServiceNow India & SAARC, where he was responsible for leading the Indian team, servicing the rapidly growing customer base, developing business strategy and accelerating the partner ecosystem.
He was also Managing Director at Brocade Communications India & SAARC and has held various senior roles at Juniper Networks, Nortel Networks, Alteon Websystems and Wipro Infotech Ltd.