Thenu Kittappa

Thenu Kittappa is an experienced professional specializing in partnerships and business development. Currently serving in a partnerships role at DevRev since July 2024, Thenu previously held the position of Vice President of Global Partners and Alliance GTM at Zendesk, where the focus was on forging enterprise partnerships and building a strong team. Thenu is also a member of Chief, a network aimed at advancing women in leadership positions, and previously served as a partner at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2). At Nutanix, Thenu was the Head of Business Strategy for Global Sales Initiatives, achieving significant growth metrics and building a high-performing team. Prior experience includes roles at Aruba Networks, where Thenu managed strategic partnerships and product launches, and Allegro Networks, where Thenu started as a software engineer. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Santa Clara University and a certification in Leading Innovation Change from the University of California, Berkeley.