Denodo Names Richard Jones to Lead Asia Pacific Expansion

SINGAPORE, July 3, 2025 — Denodo, a global leader in data management solutions, has appointed Richard Jones as Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), signalling a bold step in the company’s strategic growth across the region.

Based in Singapore, Jones will oversee Denodo’s business operations, client engagement, and go-to-market execution across a rapidly evolving APAC data economy. His appointment comes at a time when organisations are reimagining their data infrastructure in response to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, and cloud-native architectures.

A Data Economy on the Rise

With the Asia Pacific region emerging as a hotspot for digital transformation, Denodo is positioning itself to support enterprises that are rearchitecting how data is accessed, integrated, and delivered across the business. The Denodo Platform, which offers real-time data virtualisation and intelligent data integration capabilities, is increasingly being adopted as an agile alternative to traditional data management systems.

“As organisations in APAC modernise their digital infrastructure, the demand for agile, business-ready data platforms has never been greater,” said Ángel Viña, Founder and CEO of Denodo. “Richard’s appointment marks a pivotal milestone in our regional journey, and his leadership will be central to helping customers unlock the full potential of their data assets.”

A Veteran of Enterprise Technology

Jones brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience in enterprise technology, with past roles at Dataiku, Automation Anywhere, Cloudera, and Informatica. His track record in scaling digital transformation initiatives across regulated industries and complex markets is expected to strengthen Denodo’s presence across the region.

“In the age of AI, clarity is the new currency,” said Jones. “Modern data infrastructure is more than just a system — it’s the backbone of business operations. Denodo’s platform reimagines how data lives and flows within an organisation, delivering trusted, real-time insights with unmatched agility.”

Jones added that he sees Denodo’s platform as a “quietly radical” solution that enables businesses to move with purpose in a world increasingly shaped by volatility, complexity, and rapid innovation.

Strategic Priorities for the Region

As Vice President and General Manager for APJ, Jones will lead efforts to deepen client relationships, grow market share, and expand Denodo’s partner ecosystem. His mandate includes empowering enterprises to extract greater value from data, enabling future-ready decision-making across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, government, and manufacturing.

Jones’ collaborative leadership style and focus on aligning data strategies with business priorities align closely with Denodo’s mission to deliver data “in the language of business, at the speed of business.”