Overview
Charu Madan serves as Executive Vice President at Navina [1][3]. Madan has held roles focused on partnerships and strategic alliances across multiple technology companies, including Senior Director and Global Head of Cloud and Tech Alliances at Veeam Software [6], VP/GM Partnerships & DHC at Innovaccer [5], Director of Strategic Alliances at Nutanix [7], and Director of Business Development at Pentaho [8]. Earlier positions at Cisco Systems included Senior IOT Solutions Product Manager and Business Development/Strategic Alliance Manager [9][10]. Madan holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Santa Clara University [11] and an MBA in HR from XLRI Jamshedpur [12]. Madan also serves as Strategist in Residence at SVEN (Silicon Valley Executive Network) [4].
Profile introduction
Operator and growth leader with a track record of scaling new GTM motions through partnerships, ecosystems, and strategic deal-making. Recognized for “Getting It Done” 0→1 builder mindset—adept at launching new functions from the ground up and scaling them into repeatable, revenue-driving engines. Having worked in high-growth startups with unicorn valuations and successful exits, I have a proven track record of being able to work and thrive in complex, ambiguous environments to drive customer outcomes and business results. Key Domain Areas: Hybrid Cloud, Public Cloud, Cloud Business Models,…
Career history
- Executive Vice PresidentJun 2026 to presentNavina
- Strategist in ResidenceJan 2014 to presentSVEN (Silicon Valley Executive Network)
- VP/GM Partnerships & DHC at InnovaccerMar 2021 to Jun 2026Innovaccer
- Senior Director and Global Head, Cloud and Tech AlliancesOct 2018 to Feb 2021Veeam Software
- Director Strategic Alliances2015 to 2018Nutanix
- Director Business DevelopmentOct 2013 to Dec 2015Pentaho
- Senior IOT Solutions Product ManagerApr 2011 to Oct 2013Cisco Systems
- Business Development / Strategic Alliance ManagerApr 2009 to Apr 2011Cisco Systems
Education
MBA, Marketing and Finance2004 - 2006Santa Clara University
- MBA, HR at XLRI Jamshedpur1998 - 2000Education
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