Thenu Kittappa

Thenu Kittappa is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership, partnerships, and business development. Currently serving as a Leadership Circle Member at Neythri.org and in a partnerships role at DevRev, Thenu focuses on building impactful networks and ecosystems for South Asian women leaders. Previously, Thenu held the position of Vice President of Global Partners and Alliance GTM at Zendesk, where strategic partnerships and enterprise go-to-market solutions were prioritized. Notable prior roles include Partner at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund, Head of Business Strategy for GSI at Nutanix, and Senior Manager of Business Development at Aruba Networks. Thenu’s educational background includes an MBA from Santa Clara University and advanced studies at the University of California, Berkeley.