F5 Networks, a Application Delivery Networking (ADN) provider, has announced the appointment of Anil Pochiraju as the Managing Director of Sales for India.

In his new role, Anil will oversee the company’s efforts in India and will provide strategic direction in tandem with the company’s growth plans to ensure that the company’s successful business model can scale appropriately in India.

“We are delighted to welcome Anil to his new role with F5’s India team. Anil’s business and technical expertise in handling the F5 business in the U.S. market will be of great value,” said Wong Hwa Cheong, Regional Vice President of Sales, F5 Networks Asia Pacific.

Anil brings with him 17 years of experience working in various technology firms in the U.S. and India. Prior to this appointment, Anil led an F5 sales and technology team focused on the West Coast of the U.S. for over 5 years. During this time, he was instrumental in growing some of F5’s largest accounts, including leading names in the IT, telecommunications, social networking, and manufacturing sectors.