Denodo Strengthens APAC Data Strategy with Richard Jones Appointment

Denodo Names Richard Jones to Lead APAC Data Strategy

Denodo has appointed Richard Jones as Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, signaling a clear commitment to strengthening its presence and customer support in a region undergoing major data transformation. Based in Singapore, Jones will guide Denodo’s strategic direction and oversee daily operations across APAC, focusing on market growth and helping businesses accelerate their data-driven initiatives.

Focused Regional Strategy

Asia-Pacific is experiencing significant shifts in data use and management, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, intelligent agents, and new digital infrastructures. Enterprises in the region are seeking more agile and intelligent data management platforms to modernise data architecture and delivery. Jones’ appointment reinforces Denodo’s dedication to helping organisations become leaders in data management on a global scale.

Denodo’s platform aims to deliver real-time, reliable data across enterprise environments efficiently and at a lower cost than traditional architectures, meeting the growing demand for modern data solutions.

Richard Jones brings over 20 years of executive experience in enterprise technology and digital transformation. His roles at companies like Dataiku, Automation Anywhere, Cloudera, and Informatica provide him with valuable insights and regional expertise aligned with Denodo’s goals.

Jones commented: “In the age of AI, clarity is the new currency. It’s not just about having data—it’s about designing the architecture that shapes, connects, and gives data business relevance. Modern data infrastructure is more than management; it’s the backbone of business operations. Denodo offers a platform that reimagines data architecture foundations, enabling organisations to understand how their data flows and giving them the agility to act decisively in an unpredictable world. That’s the mission I’m proud to lead.”

Driving Growth and Customer Success

Jones will work closely with Denodo’s regional teams to expand market share, build partnerships, and help enterprises adopt modern data management strategies. His role includes strengthening client relationships and ensuring businesses gain the insights needed for strategic decisions and long-term operations.

Company Perspective

Ángel Viña, Denodo’s founder and CEO, highlighted Jones’ appointment as a key milestone for the company’s ambitions in the region.

• “We are excited to welcome Richard to Denodo and anticipate the positive impact he will have on our customers and partners in APAC.”
• “His leadership will be crucial in driving our strategy and expanding our footprint in this dynamic market.”
• “As the data landscape shifts, his expertise will help enterprises across Asia Pacific access real-time, trusted insights to advance their business success.”

Denodo’s mission is to provide organisations with fast, reliable data insights to support business operations and decision-making. Jones will help clients adopt more agile and performance-focused data management solutions, ensuring their insights are business-ready and future-proof.

This appointment reinforces Denodo’s ongoing investment in APAC amid evolving technology and business needs in data management.