Zscaler Strengthens Leadership with Hemant Dabke for India & SAARC

Zscaler, Inc., the leader in cloud security, has further strengthened its commitment to secure digital transformation in the India & SAARC region with the appointment of Hemant Dabke as Vice President & Managing Director for India & SAARC. Hemant’s appointment adds an experienced leader with deep industry expertise to Zscaler’s robust global leadership team, reinforcing the company’s mission to support organizations in their zero-trust journey.

As organizations accelerate their adoption of cloud and GenAI technologies and address the evolving threat landscape, the need for robust cybersecurity solutions in high-growth regions like India & SAARC has never been more critical. Hemant will focus on helping enterprises in the region securely adopt digital transformation at scale by leveraging Zscaler’s industry leading Zero Trust Exchange™ platform.

Hemant joins Zscaler with more than two decades of leadership experience, having served in key roles at global technology organizations. Most recently, Hemant was Regional Vice President at Databricks and UiPath, where he made significant contributions to advancing cloud computing, automation, and digital transformation initiatives. His diverse experience also includes integral roles at SAP and Tech Mahindra, where he oversaw strategic operations across key verticals and geographies, as well as spearheading corporate business and regional sales at Microsoft for over a decade.

Hemant Dabke, Vice President & Managing Director, India & SAARC at Zscaler, said, “I am deeply honored to join Zscaler at such a transformational point in the enterprise security landscape. Businesses across India and the SAARC region are at the forefront of a digital-first era, and there has never been a greater need for robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions. I look forward to working with the talented team at Zscaler to deliver innovative solutions that enable organizations to thrive in a hyperconnected world.”

Andreas Hartl, Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan, Zscaler, added, “As one of the fastest-growing markets globally, India & SAARC represents a critical region for Zscaler. Hemant’s proven ability to deliver measurable results, paired with his extensive knowledge of the industry, will undoubtedly drive significant growth and innovation for Zscaler in this important region. I am thrilled to welcome Hemant to the team as we continue to drive meaningful value for our customers and partners as they navigate the complexities of secure digital transformation.”