Denodo appoints Richard Jones to lead APAC data strategy push
Denodo has appointed Richard Jones as Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, reflecting a focused plan to strengthen its operations and support customer goals in a region undergoing significant data transformation.
Richard Jones will be based in Singapore, where he will oversee the company's strategic direction and day-to-day operations across the APAC region, including market expansion and promoting customer success as businesses accelerate their adoption of data-driven strategies.
Regional strategy
The Asia-Pacific region is currently experiencing rapid changes in the use and management of data, prompted by the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), intelligent agents, and new digital infrastructures. This has led to increased demand for agile and intelligent data management platforms, with enterprises seeking to modernise their data strategies from architecture to delivery. Jones' appointment is intended to strengthen Denodo's commitment to helping organisations in the region become global leaders in data.
Denodo reported that its platform is designed to deliver real-time, trusted data across enterprise environments efficiently and at a lower cost compared with traditional architectures. Richard Jones brings more than 20 years of executive experience in enterprise technology and digital transformation, having held senior leadership positions at firms such as Dataiku, Automation Anywhere, Cloudera, and Informatica, which provide him with insights and regional expertise relevant to Denodo's goals.
"In the age of AI, clarity is the new currency. It's not just about having the data—it's about how you design the architecture that shapes it, connects it, and ultimately, gives it business relevance. Modern data infrastructure is thus so much more than just a management system. It's the backbone of business operations. Denodo offers a quietly radical platform that reimagines the foundations of modern data architecture, helping organizations unlock the way their data lives and flows, and giving them the agility to move with purpose in an unpredictable world. That's the kind of work I'm proud to lead."
Jones will work closely with Denodo's teams in the region to grow market share, develop partnerships and alliances within the industry ecosystem, and assist enterprises in adopting modern data management strategies. His responsibilities include building client relationships and ensuring enterprises receive the insights needed for business decisions and long-term operations.
Company response
Ángel Viña, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Denodo, said the appointment of Richard Jones was a significant step for the company's regional ambitions.
"We are thrilled to welcome Richard to the Denodo family and look forward to the transformative impact he will bring to our customers and partners in the region. His appointment as Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan marks a significant milestone in Denodo's growth journey. His extensive experience and visionary leadership will be instrumental in driving our strategic initiatives and expanding our footprint in this dynamic region. As the data landscape continues to evolve rapidly, Richard's expertise will help us empower enterprises across APAC to harness the full potential of their data, delivering real-time, trusted insights that drive business success."
Denodo's stated mission is to enable organisations to provide data insights as quickly as needed for business operations and decision-making. The company said that, as part of his role, Richard Jones would help clients achieve business-ready and future-proofed insights by supporting the adoption of more agile and performance-oriented data management solutions throughout the region.
Richard Jones's leadership is expected to guide Denodo's growth and customer initiatives, underlining the company's continued investment in APAC markets amid shifts in technology and business requirements in data management.
