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Whatfix: Whatfix Appoints Cofounder Vara Kumar as CEO After Khadim Batti’s Death
Vara Kumar will lead Whatfix’s next phase of growth after the death of co-founder Khadim Batti, the company said.
- Whatfix announced that co-founder Vara Kumar has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding late co-founder Khadim Batti, who passed away on September 1, 2026.
- The leadership change follows Batti's sudden passing, a visionary leader who co-founded the company in 2014. Kumar, previously head of product and research strategy, will lead the company's next phase of growth.
- Whatfix's AI-powered digital adoption platform is trusted by 600 enterprises globally, including 80+ Fortune 500 companies such as Shell and Mercedes Benz. The platform helps organizations maximize value from their technology investments.
- Kumar said, "Over the past twelve years, we built Whatfix on a shared conviction that technology should empower people," reaffirming commitment to supporting global customers and partners while building an enduring enterprise.
- Operating across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Whatfix remains backed by investors including Warburg Pincus, SoftBank Vision Fund, and Cisco Investments. The leadership team maintains focus on the company's customer-centric culture amid the transition.
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Times of IndiaWhatfix: Whatfix appoints cofounder Vara Kumar as CEO after Khadim Batti’s death
Whatfix, the innovative enterprise software startup, has announced the appointment of Vara Kumar as its new chief executive officer following the tragic loss of cofounder Khadim Batti earlier this month. Kumar, a cofounder since 2014, is set to spearhead the company’s next phase of growth, building on Batti’s remarkable legacy as a visionary leader and angel investor within India's thriving startup ecosystem.
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Whatfix Names Co-Founder Vara Kumar as Chief Executive Officer
/PRNewswire/ -- Whatfix, the global leader in agentic digital adoption platforms (DAPs) for enterprises, today announced that Co-founder Vara Kumar has been...
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Vara Kumar succeeds co-founder Khadim Batti, who died suddenly on September 1
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