Sunitha Rao is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Hybrid Cloud and Software-Defined Storage at Hitachi Vantara. She spearheads innovation and strategic growth, delivering transformative cloud solutions powered by a strong product vision and sharp P&L management. A seasoned leader in hybrid cloud storage, cybersecurity, ransomware protection, and AI-driven solutions, Sunitha blends technical expertise with business acumen to drive impactful customer outcomes.