Anand Prahlad is MD of McAfee India

BANGALORE, INDIA: McAfee announced two changes in the research and development (R&D) organization that will predominantly impact the company's India office, and, over time, evolve the organization's approach to product operations on a global level, said a press release.

Beginning October 1, Anand Prahlad, currently vice president of engineering for Endpoint Security, will assume the role of managing director of operations, McAfee India, said the press release.

Prahlad joined McAfee two-plus years ago from CommVault, where he worked for sixteen years in product development. In his new role, Prahlad will be supported by the leaders of the McAfee India executive team in driving the maturity and success of the site.

He will also maintain his current role as a VP in the Endpoint Security group.

Company veteran Sridhar Jayanthi, who led McAfee India for the past ten years, will take a six-month leave of absence to spend more time with his family, said the press release.

''I am proud and excited to be taking on the role of head of India operations,'' said Prahlad.

''McAfee has one of the best work cultures I've seen in my career and some of the smartest people in the industry. It will be an absolute honor to work with the McAfee executive team, as well as the leadership team in India.''

''Anand has been a valuable asset to McAfee India, and as Sridhar’s groomed successor, has been a critical component in many of the site’s recent successes,'' said Bryan Barney, executive vice president of product operations.