ThoughtFocus Inc, a digital services and technology company based in the United States, has appointed Santhosh Ananthakrishnan, an Indian American, as its chief business officer. In his new role, Ananthakrishnan will take charge of defining the company’s agenda and growth strategies, overseeing strategic change initiatives, and creating long-term value for stakeholders. He will report directly to the CEO, Shylesh Krishnan.
Expressing his pleasure about the strong customer relationships built by the firm, Ananthakrishnan highlighted the culture of excellence fostered by the founders. He sees a significant boost with the latest round of growth investment from H.I.G. Capital.
CEO Shylesh Krishnan welcomed the appointment, emphasizing Ananthakrishnan’s exceptional track record in crafting digital business solutions and driving transformation. Krishnan believes that Santhosh is well-positioned to lead and accelerate the growth trajectory at ThoughtFocus.
Kevin Van Culin, Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital, acknowledged Ananthakrishnan’s expertise in scaling businesses and leading high-performance teams. He stated that Ananthakrishnan’s background in consultative sales and digital transformation aligns seamlessly with the envisioned growth trajectory for ThoughtFocus.
With over 25 years of experience catalyzing growth through business technology innovation, Ananthakrishnan has previously led the global mortgage business at Tata Consultancy Services and held leadership roles at Freddie Mac. His diverse experience also includes positions at Longitude Systems, Cybercash Inc, and GE Medical Systems.
Ananthakrishnan holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Calicut and an MBA from the University of Maryland. He pursued higher studies at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, the London Business School, and The Wharton School.
