New Delhi, 14th January 2026: CleanStart, a global software supply chain security company, has announced the appointment of Mr. Anil Dhoot as Country Manager for India and SAARC. In this role, Anil will lead CleanStart’s business operations across the region with a focus on strengthening market presence, expanding customer engagement, and supporting long-term growth priorities.
Anil brings over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and enterprise technology sales. He has held senior leadership roles at global cybersecurity organisations, including Trend Micro, where he led enterprise business segments and managed strategic customer relationships across key markets. Over the course of his career, he has built and led high-performing sales teams, driven regional business growth, and worked closely with large enterprises operating in complex and regulated environments.
As Country Manager for India and SAARC, Anil will lead CleanStart’s regional business operations and oversee market execution across enterprise segments. His role will focus on building a strong on ground presence 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 focus on expanding CleanStart’s presence across India and the SAARC region. He will work closely with customers, partners, and the broader ecosystem to support adoption and ensure CleanStart’s offerings align with regional requirements and regulatory expectations.
