Cloud.in Strengthens Leadership Bench; Appoints IT Veteran Vishal Dhanfule as Regional Sales Head for West India

Bangalore, January 2026: Cloud.in, a cutting-edge cloud solutions firm and the flagship brand of Hostin Services Pvt Ltd., today announced the appointment of Vishal Dhanfule as Regional Sales Head – West. This appointment is a key component of Cloud.in’s mission to drive high-impact business growth and deepen its presence across India’s primary industrial and technology hubs. In this role, Vishal will lead Cloud.in’s sales efforts across India’s largest and most dynamic market, focusing on expanding strategic accounts and aligning regional initiatives with the company’s vision of simplifying the cloud journey for businesses of all scales.

Vishal is a seasoned IT industry veteran with over 20 years of cross-functional experience, driving business growth and excellence in Cloud-led Sales, Business Development, Channel management, Delivery, and Operations. With a diverse expertise in selling solutions around Enterprise ERP, Public Cloud, Telecom, and IDC, Vishal has consistently delivered high-impact results, including high-velocity sales in AWS, Azure Cloud, and IDC, among others. He brings deep vertical expertise across Enterprise, Public Sector, and SMB markets, with a proven ability to drive transformation and build high-impact strategic partnerships. He has held leadership positions at organizations such as Workmates, Core2cloud, CXIO Technologies and Noventiq India where he has helped build markets, scale key accounts, and drive sustained growth.

"I am delighted to welcome Vishal to our leadership team," said Rahul S Kurkure, Founder and Director of Cloud.in. "His deep understanding of customer pain points and his ability to translate high-level strategy into ground-level execution are exceptional. Western India remains a critical market for us, and I am confident that Vishal’s expertise will help us build a focused, high-impact sales engine that delivers long-term value to our clients."

Commenting on his new role, Vishal Dhanfule added, “Organizations are looking at cloud computing to deliver scalability, agility, cost savings, and innovation Cloud.in’s superior competencies in customized, advanced solutions and high standards of delivering customer service, make this an exciting opportunity for me. I look forward to working closely with customers, partners in the West region to help organizations excel in an increasingly digital economy.” 

About Cloud.in

Founded by first-generation entrepreneur Rahul S Kurkure, Cloud.in is the specialized cloud arm of Hostin Services Pvt Ltd., which has been a fixture of India’s IT landscape since 1999. Since its official brand launch in 2016, Cloud.in has helped over 200 global customers migrate, manage, and optimize their digital infrastructure.

Our Core Competencies

Cloud.in operates with a 100% cloud-certified team, ensuring that every solution is backed by verified technical excellence. The company’s service portfolio includes:

•      Cloud Consulting & Advisory: Tailored roadmaps for digital transformation and modernization.
•      Migration & Implementation: Flawless transitions from on-premise or legacy environments to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
•      Managed Services (24x7 NOC and SOC): Proactive monitoring, security management, and incident response to ensure 99.9% uptime.
•      Next-Gen Solutions: Advanced implementation of Generative AI, FinOps for cost optimization, and automated DevOps pipelines.

Intellectual Property & Platforms

Unlike traditional cloud partners, Cloud.in has developed a suite of proprietary "Intellectual Platforms" designed to solve specific cloud management challenges:

•      Freedom: A comprehensive Multi-Cloud Billing and Management Platform that simplifies complex cloud spend.
•      Cloud Advisor: An automated auditing tool that provides actionable insights for security, compliance, and governance.
•      Rudra Sentinel: A modern, resilient XDR and SIEM platform built for the evolving threat landscape.
•      Edge Insights: An advanced analytics tool for AWS CloudFront, offering deep visibility into content delivery and user engagement.

Today, Cloud.in serves a diverse clientele ranging from "Digital Natives" and startups to large-scale enterprises in sectors such as BFSI, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, and the Public Sector.