Chakra Akella

Chakra Akella is an experienced professional in technology strategy and business development, currently serving as the lead for Segment Strategy & Partnerships at Arm since February 2022. Akella has a robust background in the IoT sector, previously holding the position of Senior Principal in Strategic Business Development at ON Semiconductor, where responsibility included driving growth in IoT, AI, and Cloud initiatives. Prior to that, a 14-year tenure at Intel Corporation involved roles such as Senior Manager of Business Strategy & Partnerships, focusing on Cloud Infrastructure and Edge AI, and contributing to product management and marketing for Intel-based laptops. Akella also founded Scrimpa, addressing consumer challenges in marketing outreach. Academic credentials include an MBA in Marketing from W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Nagpur University.