Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider, has named Farhad Jowharsha as Vice President, APAC, and Naveen Chodavarapu as Vice President, APAC Operations. The duo will spearhead efforts to bolster Thrive's customer engagement and succeed within the Asia-Pacific markets.
Boasting nearly a quarter-century of experience in consulting and sales leadership, Farhad's expertise lies in comprehending the technological and service requirements essential for business success. His recent position was as Regional Sales Director at Forrester Research, overseeing sales and customer retention. Farhad's vast resume includes roles at PTS, Integra-IT, Toluna, Corporate Executive Board, and Gartner. Stationed in Hong Kong, Farhad is slated to provide strategic insights and exemplary solutions at Thrive.
Meanwhile, Naveen will head the APAC Operations team from Singapore. He aims to deepen customer partnerships, foster industry collaboration, and create valuable alliances with technology partners. Previously, Naveen was instrumental in customer success as the Head for Greater Asia at HP, crafting strategies and services that yielded tangible business outcomes. His experience spans key leadership roles at DXC Technology, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Alcatel-Lucent.
“Thrive is expanding on a global scale and bringing in the right leadership to help us advance that growth in a critical market like APAC, which is vital to the company’s future success,” said Bill McLaughlin, CEO of Thrive. “Naveen’s and Farhad’s combined experience in growing sales pipelines, taking a consultative approach, and understanding what it means to help the customer succeed will help us expand our footprint in Asia..."
Boasting offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, Thrive is on the path of growth following an investment from Berkshire Partners and Court Square Capita in January. Moreover, recent acquisitions, including Baroan Technologies and Abacode, mark Thrive's commitment to strengthening its compliance services and broadening its industry prowess.
