Ved Antani Appointed as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Managing Director of Hyderabad Innovation Center at New Relic

Hyderabad, India, January 7, 2025 — New Relic, a leading Intelligent Observability Platform, has announced the appointment of Ved Antani as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Managing Director of its Hyderabad Innovation Center. In this strategic leadership role, Antani will focus on scaling top engineering talent, enhancing workplace culture, and contributing to the growth of broader business functions in India as part of the company’s expansion strategy.

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Ved Antani brings over 15 years of extensive experience in scalable platform and product development across eCommerce, gaming, and enterprise technologies. His new role will emphasize attracting top engineering talent while supporting the company’s broader business operations in the region.

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Before joining New Relic, Antani served as Chief Product and Technology Officer at BetterPlace and Managing Director of Twilio India. His earlier leadership roles include positions at SendGrid, JioCinema, Myntra, and Electronic Arts, where he led successful product innovation and engineering transformation initiatives.

Siva Padisetty, Chief Technology Officer of New Relic, commented: “Ved’s unique blend of technical expertise, visionary leadership, and operational excellence make him an exceptional choice to help lead the Hyderabad Innovation Center and contribute to our growth in India. His ability to scale high-performing teams and deliver innovative customer-first solutions aligns perfectly with our mission to empower engineers and drive success across our global business.”

Antani joins a strong leadership team at New Relic India, which includes Rohit Ramanand, a former Walmart technical leader, serving as GVP of Engineering, along with several senior leaders across product, finance, and HR functions. This leadership expansion aims to further drive the company’s regional growth and innovation.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Antani stated: “I am proud to be a leader on the New Relic India team and to help further the company’s vision to eliminate digital interruptions with intelligent observability. It aligns with my passion to create technology that leverages AI to drive innovation and foster meaningful change across the enterprise. I am excited to lead the Hyderabad Innovation Center, which is a powerhouse of talent and innovation, playing a key role in delivering world-class digital experiences to customers around the world.”

Since entering the Indian market in 2020, New Relic has experienced remarkable growth, making India its fastest-growing market in Asia. The Hyderabad Innovation Center, launched in May 2024, recently expanded to a larger facility capable of accommodating over 500+ team members, reflecting the company’s continued investment in India.

About New Relic

New Relic is a leading Intelligent Observability Platform that helps businesses eliminate interruptions in digital experiences. The platform is powered by AI-driven analytics, providing real-time telemetry data and insights that maximize operational efficiency, control costs, and drive customer success. Trusted by global brands such as Adidas Runtastic, Domino’s, Ryanair, Topgolf, and William Hill, New Relic continues to redefine reliability and innovation across industries.