Raghav Sibal promoted to lead APAC for Manhattan Associates
Manhattan Associates has promoted Raghav Sibal to Vice President, APAC, as the company expands its leadership in response to increased demand for cloud and AI-enabled supply chain solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
The promotion follows a period of significant financial performance for Manhattan Associates, with cloud subscription revenue in Asia-Pacific growing by 49% year-on-year in 2024, and services revenue rising by 21%. The figures suggest a marked increase in demand for cloud-first technology, particularly supply chain management solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence.
Raghav Sibal has been with Manhattan Associates for more than two decades, contributing operational and international expertise across both US and Australian markets. Since taking on the role of leading the Australia and New Zealand business in 2011, Sibal has overseen substantial growth in the region, building a high-performing local team and helping position the company as a trusted technology partner for retailers, distributors and logistics providers.
Leadership recognition
President and Chief Executive Officer at Manhattan Associates, Eric Clark, commented on the appointment and the importance of regional expertise as demand evolves. Clark said,
"Over the past 14 years, Raghav has played a pivotal role in establishing Manhattan Associates' strong foundation and continued growth in Australia and New Zealand. With the APAC region undergoing rapid transformation and expansion, the time is right to elevate his role. He brings the operational expertise, customer-first mindset and regional insight needed to accelerate our vision for unified supply chain commerce across Asia-Pacific."
As Vice President, APAC, Sibal's responsibilities now extend to the company's operations throughout Asia-Pacific, encompassing emerging markets such as China, Southeast Asia and India, as well as established markets in Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Regional expansion and digital transformation
Sibal commented on the unique opportunities and challenges of the APAC region. He explained,
"APAC is an incredibly diverse region, with each market presenting unique challenges and opportunities. As supply chains continue to evolve and digital transformation accelerates, I'm excited to work closely with our teams, partners and customers across the region to help them unlock new levels of efficiency, resilience and customer experience."
The Asia-Pacific market for supply chain and commerce technology has undergone rapid change, marked by greater adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence. Manhattan Associates' continued year-on-year growth signals strong regional momentum, particularly in supporting customers responding to evolving digital and operational requirements.
The company's APAC operations are tasked with servicing new and existing opportunities, including those in emerging markets such as China and India, in addition to more established locations. The broader scope of Sibal's role reflects the company's intent to align leadership with its increase in market presence and heightened customer demand for supply chain digitalisation.
Since joining Manhattan Associates, Sibal has led multiple complex implementation programmes globally. His expanded regional responsibilities will continue to focus on supporting commercial partnerships, overseeing technology deployment, and helping customers adapt to swift changes within digital economies across Asia-Pacific.
Manhattan Associates provides software and platform technologies for supply chain and omnichannel commerce, servicing a range of enterprises in the retail, distribution and logistics sectors. The company's stated aim is to drive both revenue growth and profitability for its customers through a combination of information integration and supply chain execution.
