Whatfix appoints co-founder Vara Kumar CEO after Khadim Batti's death

The product architect takes over one week after Batti's death as Whatfix expands its enterprise software adoption products with AI agents and simulated training.

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Primary source: PR Newswire

Why it matters

Whatfix has kept leadership with the co-founder who shaped its technology and product strategy. Vara Kumar now has to turn that continuity into operating stability while defending an enterprise software category reshaped by AI and SAP's acquisition of WalkMe.

Vara Kumar, Whatfix's new CEO, in a modern office, looking determinedly forward with a blurred digital display in the background.

Whatfix appointed co-founder Vara Kumar Namburu as chief executive on September 8th, one week after co-founder and CEO Khadim Batti died. The appointment was effective immediately, according to the company's succession announcement.…

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