Sathya Kakarla

Sathya Kakarla is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategy and operations across various industries. Currently serving as the Director of Commercial Strategy and Transformation at Pure Storage since October 2024, Kakarla previously held key positions at Meta, including leading Sales Strategy and Operations for Global Clients and overseeing Business Planning and Operations. Prior experience includes an Associate role at McKinsey & Company, where a focus on strategy, commercial, and operations topics was paramount, as well as a range of strategic roles at KPMG and Emerson Automation Solutions. Early career experience includes operations management at Rio Tinto and strategic internships in corporate strategy. Kakarla holds an MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.