Kavitha Mariappan is an accomplished Executive Vice President for Customer Experience and Transformation at Zscaler, a leading cybersecurity company. Mariappan is known for her exceptional leadership skills, particularly in driving customer-based digital transformations. She has extensive experience in marketing, product management, engineering, and cybersecurity, making her a well-rounded professional in the tech industry.

Mariappan earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Electronics Engineering from RMIT University, and a Master's degree in Cybersecurity from the New York University School of Law. She has served in various senior roles in marketing, including VP Marketing at Databricks, CMO at Split Software, and Director of Product Marketing at Riverbed Technology. Mariappan has also held several engineering positions in Cisco, Telstra, and Philips.

As a former member of the Forbes Communications Council and Executive Council for Growth at Y Combinator, Mariappan has an extensive network within the tech industry. Her approach to customer experience and transformation is centered on understanding the customer's needs and delivering exceptional solutions that exceed expectations.