Bengaluru, India—Feb 11, 2026—Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced the appointment of Girija Kolagada as Country Manager for India and Vice President of HR Business Partnering for Asia Pacific (APAC). In this role, she will lead Progress Software India operations and regional HR strategies, advancing the company’s AI innovation and strengthening its position as a key center for world-class talent.
“I am honored to lead Progress Software India and continue developing our presence as a hub of innovation, collaboration and talent,” said Girija. “India plays a vital role in the company’s global strategy not only as a center of excellence for technology and AI product innovation but also as a source of exceptional talent and leadership. Our teams here are driving meaningful impact across the organization, and I’m excited to harness this potential to accelerate growth, deepen our community partnerships and foster an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to Progress Software’s long-term success.”
With more than three decades of experience in global technology and product-led organizations, Girija has a strong record of leading large engineering teams, driving transformation and aligning business and people strategies to deliver sustained value. Her leadership journey includes senior roles at Progress Software and Oracle, where she led distributed teams and spearheaded major transformation initiatives. She began her career as a scientist at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
Girija holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Malnad College of Engineering, Mysore University. A champion of inclusive leadership and talent development, she has founded and supported programs focused on strengthening women’s leadership pipelines and mentoring early-career professionals.
Progress Software is a recognized leader in AI infrastructure software, empowering hundreds of thousands of businesses of all sizes to run mission-critical applications with reliability and speed. Its India operations function as a Global Capability Center (GCC), with sites in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and New Delhi employing more than 740 people. These offices serve as strategic innovation hubs, advancing the company’s global work in AI, application development, data connectivity and DevOps.
