Vara Kumar appointed Whatfix CEO
Kumar assumes leadership following the death of Co-founder Khadim Batti on September 1, 2026. Batti had served as CEO since the pair established the business in 2014.
Digital adoption software provider Whatfix has appointed Co-founder Vara Kumar as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the passing of Co-founder Khadim Batti on September 1, 2026. Kumar took over leadership duties, overseeing product engineering, research roadmaps, global operations, and technology strategy. In a statement, Kumar expressed commitment to the company's mission of empowering people through technology, stating that the executive team remains dedicated to delivering on that vision.
Whatfix, headquartered in Bengaluru and San Jose, offers an enterprise platform that helps employees navigate software workflows using contextual step-by-step guidance, automated processes, and usage analytics. The company's technology, known as ScreenSense, interprets user intent and identifies operational bottlenecks in desktop and web applications.
With over 600 global clients, including 80 Fortune 500 companies, Whatfix continues to operate without disruption across all regions. The firm has secured investments from various venture capital firms, with a notable $125 million round led by Warburg Pincus in 2024.
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