Kuala lumpur: 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.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Thrive stated that Jowharsha and Chodavarapu will continue to accelerate the company’s global growth, with a focus on customer cultivation and success in the APAC region. Bill McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer of Thrive, emphasized that Jowharsha’s and Chodavarapu’s combined experience in growing sales pipelines, taking a consultative approach, and understanding customer success will aid in expanding the company’s footprint in Asia and ensure that every customer receives the service Thrive is known for.

Jowharsha brings nearly 25 years of experience in consulting and sales leadership, offering a deep understanding of technology and service needs. His recent role was as Regional Sales Director at Forrester Research, where he was responsible for sales and customer retention, providing strategic insights and best practice solutions.

Chodavarapu will lead the APAC Operations team from Thrive’s Singapore office, engaging with APAC’s markets to advance customer growth, collaborate with industry leaders, and drive value with technology partners. Previously, he was the Head of Customer Success for Greater Asia at HP, focusing on strategies, services, and solutions for tangible business outcomes.

Thrive has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia, and expects continued growth in the APAC region, following strategic investment from Berkshire Partners and Court Square Capital in January 2025.