Mon Jan 27 20:22:15 UTC 2025: ## Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Steps Down as CEO to Focus on R&D
**Chennai, India – January 27, 2025** – Sridhar Vembu, founder and CEO of the Chennai-based tech firm Zoho Corporation, has announced he is stepping down from his CEO role to become the company’s Chief Scientist. Vembu cited the need to dedicate his full attention to research and development initiatives, particularly in light of recent advancements in artificial intelligence, as well as his personal rural development mission.
Co-founder Shailesh Kumar Davey will assume the role of group CEO, while other leadership changes include Tony Thomas leading Zoho US, Rajesh Ganesan heading the ManageEngine division, and Mani Vembu leading the Zoho.com division. In his announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Vembu emphasized the crucial role of R&D in Zoho’s future success. He expressed his enthusiasm for returning to hands-on technical work in his new position.
Founded in 1996 as AdventNet, Inc., Zoho Corporation has grown to become a significant player in the global technology landscape. Vembu’s transition marks a significant shift in the company’s leadership, signaling a renewed focus on innovation and technological advancement.
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