Digital adoption software vendor Whatfix named Co-founder Vara Kumar as its Chief Executive Officer, on Tuesday.

Kumar assumes leadership following the death of Co-founder Khadim Batti on September 1, 2026.

Batti had served as CEO since the pair established the business in 2014.

Since co-founding the firm, Kumar has directed the organisation's product engineering and research roadmaps.

In his expanded position as chief executive, he assumes responsibility for global corporate operations and technology strategy.