Anil Bhasin Steps Down as Databricks India VP, Eyes New Venture in Cybersecurity

Anil Bhasin, the vice president of India and SAARC region at Databricks, announced on Wednesday that he is leaving the company after a tenure of over two and a half years. 

In a statement reflecting on his time at Databricks, Bhasin expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with a talented team and contribute to building the Databricks brand in India. 

“I feel truly humbled by the fact that the majority of the Top 500 Enterprises in India allowed us to earn their trust and chose to partner with Databricks,” he said.

Speaking about the evolving landscape of technology sales, Bhasin said that enterprises now prioritise strategic partnerships over traditional selling methods. “In this world of increasing complexity, Enterprises and CXOs today seek a very different approach from OEMs that is focused on solving their toughest challenges through simplification of technology.”

During his tenure, Bhasin played a significant role in promoting Databricks’ innovative ‘Lakehouse’ architecture. This architecture integrates data lakes and warehouses to enhance data accessibility and usability for businesses. He highlighted the importance of democratising AI and making it accessible for organisations to become data-driven.

Bhasin also acknowledged the support he received from Databricks’ leadership team and thanked key figures like CEO Ali Ghodsi and SVP and GM Ed Lenta for their guidance. He expressed pride in the accomplishments of the India team, saying, “I couldn’t be more proud of what team India has achieved in a short period of time.”

Looking ahead, Bhasin hinted at a new venture in cybersecurity and said that he would soon embark on “a fascinating company that is leading a market transition that will change the world of cyber security”. 

His departure marks a significant transition for Databricks, which is continuing to expand its footprint in India and has been identified as a key growth market.

Bhasin has been in the tech industry for over thirty years, including previous leadership roles at UiPath and Palo Alto Networks. His expertise has been instrumental in driving technological advancements and business growth within these organisations.

Databricks recently raised $10 billion in a funding round led by Thrive Capital, with participation from leading venture capital firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global, GIC, and others.