Mumbai: CleanStart, a global software supply chain security company, has announced the appointment of Anil Dhoot as Country Manager for India and the SAARC region. In his new role, Dhoot will lead CleanStart’s regional business operations, focusing on strengthening market presence, expanding customer engagement, and accelerating long-term growth across key enterprise segments.
Dhoot brings over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and enterprise technology sales. He has held senior leadership positions at global cybersecurity firms, including Trend Micro, where he led enterprise business segments and managed strategic customer relationships across multiple markets. Over the course of his career, he has built and scaled high-performing sales teams, driven regional expansion, and worked closely with large enterprises in complex and regulated environments.
As Country Manager for India and SAARC, Dhoot will oversee CleanStart’s market execution across the region, with a strong focus on establishing on-ground leadership and supporting the company’s long-term priorities in software supply chain security.
Commenting on the appointment, Vijendra Katiyar, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer, CleanStart, said, “India and the SAARC region represent a significant growth opportunity for CleanStart. Anil’s appointment underscores our decision to invest decisively in regional leadership and long-term expansion across these markets.”
Speaking on his new role, Anil Dhoot said, “The next wave of technology growth in India and the SAARC region will be defined not just by speed, but by trust. Software supply chain security will play a foundational role in that journey. As Country Manager, I look forward to working closely with customers and partners across the region to help organizations build secure, verifiable software at scale with CleanStart.”
In his role, Dhoot will work closely with customers, partners, and the broader ecosystem to expand CleanStart’s footprint across India and the SAARC markets, while ensuring the company’s offerings align with regional business needs and regulatory requirements.
