Amit Walia is the CEO of Informatica, a leading enterprise cloud data management company. With a background in various leadership positions at Symantec, Intuit, McKinsey & Company, Tata Group, and Infosys Technologies, Walia has been instrumental in transforming Informatica into an AI-powered cloud data management leader, driving innovation and growth in the company.
Who is the CEO of Informatica?
Amit Walia, CEO of Informatica, has a diverse professional background, having held leadership positions at Symantec, Intuit, McKinsey & Company, Tata Group, and Infosys Technologies before joining Informatica. As the President of Products and Marketing at Informatica, Walia played a crucial role in the company's transformation, market expansion, and the launch of new AI-driven solutions and services.
Under his leadership, Informatica has been identified as a leader in all 5 Gartner Magic Quadrants in which it participates and has experienced a 37% jump in cloud subscription sales. Walia's vision for Informatica focuses on "intrepreneurship," innovating from within the company, and successfully transitioning towards cloud computing and AI to ensure its survival and growth in the competitive tech industry.
Work History
- Box, Board Member: August 2022 - Present
- Informatica, Chief Executive Officer: January 2020 - Present
- ZS Associates, Advisory Board Member: January 2016 - December 2022
- Informatica, President, Products & Marketing: January 2018 - December 2019
- Informatica, EVP, Chief Product Officer: August 2015 - December 2017
- Informatica, SVP, GM - Data Integration & Security Group: October 2013 - July 2015
- Intuit, Global Vice President, Product Management & Experience Design: September 2012 - October 2013
- Symantec, Global Vice President, Product Management: April 2010 - September 2012
- Symantec, Global Vice President/General Manager, Enterprise Services: April 2008 - April 2010
- Symantec Corporation, Global Vice President, Strategy, Operations & Business Development: April 2006 - April 2007
- McKinsey & Company, Senior Engagement Manager: August 2001 - April 2006
- Infosys Technologies Ltd, Senior Engineer: January 1996 - January 1998
- Tata Steel, Senior Officer: January 1995 - January 1996
Education History
Amit Walia holds an MBA in Strategy, Finance, and Economics from the prestigious Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree from the renowned Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi. This strong educational foundation has undoubtedly contributed to Walia's successful career in the technology and data management industries.
When did Amit Walia join Informatica?
Amit Walia joined Informatica in 2013 and has held various leadership positions within the company, including SVP, GM - Data Integration & Security Group, EVP, Chief Product Officer, and President, Products & Marketing. He became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Informatica on January 1, 2020. As of now, Walia has been with Informatica for approximately nine years, playing a pivotal role in the company's transformation and growth, particularly in the areas of cloud computing and AI-driven solutions.