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Bhawna Agarwal becomes the SVP and MD for India at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) appointed Bhawna Agarwal as the Senior Vice President and Managing Director and will be supervising India’s operations. Agarwal is succeeding Som Satsangi who is retiring after serving HPE for 27 years. He will remain onboard through July 2025 to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

Agarwal has been associated with the company for 5 years now. Before joining HPE, she worked with Seventymm, Yatra Online Ltd., Rediff, and more. With her 25+ years of experience, she was the advisory member of several companies like OYO Rooms, VentureFund, and Ekcle Ventures (Angel Network) & Ekcle Advisory Services LLP.

Since joining the organisation in 2019, she has significantly contributed in driving high-impact initiatives. Her versatile experience in digital startups, global media, and consumer tech enterprises, she is an ideal fit for this role.

Agarwal shared enthusiasm stating, “Sometimes, life presents you with an opportunity to write a new chapter, and you realize it’s time to start a whole new book. Becoming the Managing Director of HPE India is one of those transformative moments for me. I am filled with excitement and optimism as I set bold goals and lead one of the most talented teams I’ve had the privilege to work with.”