National Instruments has announced the appointment of Ajit Gokhale as UK and Ireland managing director
Ajit Gokhale is a 16-year National Instruments veteran, holding a number of key strategic management positions at NI corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas during the past two decades.
His career at NI, spanning many teams across research and development, sales and marketing, has given him broad knowledge and experience of NI technology, markets and customers.
More recently, Ajit has played a leadership role in developing, launching and marketing new data acquisition products for NI, including next generation M series and USB.
Ajit was born in India and raised in Connecticut, USA, and he holds a degree in electrical engineering from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the world-class educational institution for teaching and research in science and technology).
"I am excited about this new opportunity to contribute to the global success of NI", said Ajit, "and I look forward to joining and leading the talented UK and Ireland team".
"I am personally committed to the success of the UK and Ireland branch, in order to make customers successful and to provide challenging and enjoyable careers for employees".
"Ajit Gokhale brings a wealth of talent and experience to this role" said Francis Griffiths, National Instruments European director.
"I am confident that the addition of Ajit's expertise and background to the already proven team in the UK and Ireland branch will contribute to our long-term success and track record of growth in this important European market".
"I know Ajit is looking forward to this exciting new international challenge and that the team in the UK will welcome the opportunity to learn from his considerable NI corporate experience".
