THRIVE TAPS NEW APAC LEADERS TO BOLSTER REGIONAL GROWTH

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, cloud, and information technology (IT) managed services, has named Farhad Jowharsha as Vice President, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Naveen Chodavarapu as Vice President, APAC Operations.

In a statement, Thrive said Jowharsha and Chodavarapu will continue to accelerate the company’s global growth, with a focus on customer cultivation and success in the APAC region.

Its Chief Executive Officer, Bill McLaughlin said Jowharsha’s and Chodavarapu’s combined experience in growing sales pipelines, taking a consultative approach, and understanding what it means to help the customer succeed will help the company to expand its footprint in Asia and ensure every customer is getting the five-star service Thrive is known for.

With almost 25 years of experience in consulting and sales leadership, Jowharsha brings a deep understanding of what companies need to be successful, both from a technology and service perspective.

Most recently, Jowharsha served as the Regional Sales Director at Forrester Research, responsible for sales and customer retention, and as a trusted advisor for client executives, providing strategic insights and best practice solutions.

Meanwhile, Chodavarapu will lead the APAC Operations team out of Thrive’s Singapore office and work across APAC’s dynamic markets to advance customer growth, collaborate with industry leaders, and drive value with technology partners.

Prior to joining Thrive, Chodavarapu was the Head of Customer Success for Greater Asia at HP, where he focused on identifying the right strategies, services, and solutions to help customers realise tangible business outcomes.

With offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia, Thrive expects continued growth in the APAC region. The company has been on an upward trajectory after receiving strategic investment from Berkshire Partners and Court Square Capital in January 2025.

-- BERNAMA