Kevin Ichhpurani
Kevin Ichhpurani is one of the most prominent executives in cloud ecosystem strategy, responsible for building and scaling Google Cloud's global network of technology partners, system integrators, independent software vendors, and channel resellers. In his role as President of Global Partner Ecosystem and Channels, he oversees the partnerships that are central to Google Cloud's go-to-market strategy and revenue growth, working with thousands of partners worldwide to drive enterprise cloud adoption. Before joining Google Cloud, Ichhpurani held senior leadership roles at SAP, where he was deeply involved in partner and ecosystem strategy, and at GE Digital, where he served as a senior executive helping to build out the industrial internet and digital transformation business. His career has spanned enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, giving him a broad foundation in how large technology platforms scale through partner channels. Ichhpurani is widely regarded as a key architect of Google Cloud's partner-led growth motion, helping to position the platform as a preferred cloud provider for enterprises through deep integrations with major global system integrators and ISVs. He is a frequent speaker at industry events on topics including cloud ecosystems, digital transformation, and partner-led go-to-market strategies.
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Bio
Kevin Ichhpurani is one of the most prominent executives in cloud ecosystem strategy, responsible for building and scaling Google Cloud's global network of technology partners, system integrators, independent software vendors, and channel resellers. In his role as President of Global Partner Ecosystem and Channels, he oversees the partnerships that are central to Google Cloud's go-to-market strategy and revenue growth, working with thousands of partners worldwide to drive enterprise cloud adoption. Before joining Google Cloud, Ichhpurani held senior leadership roles at SAP, where he was deeply involved in partner and ecosystem strategy, and at GE Digital, where he served as a senior executive helping to build out the industrial internet and digital transformation business. His career has spanned enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, giving him a broad foundation in how large technology platforms scale through partner channels. Ichhpurani is widely regarded as a key architect of Google Cloud's partner-led growth motion, helping to position the platform as a preferred cloud provider for enterprises through deep integrations with major global system integrators and ISVs. He is a frequent speaker at industry events on topics including cloud ecosystems, digital transformation, and partner-led go-to-market strategies.
Expertise & education
Expertise
Education
- MBA, Harvard Business School
- BS, University of California, Berkeley
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Notable achievements
- Scaled Google Cloud's global partner ecosystem to thousands of partners, making it a key driver of Google Cloud's enterprise revenue growth
- Helped position Google Cloud as a preferred platform for major global system integrators including Accenture, Deloitte, and Capgemini