CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
12 January 2007
Company News
Mentor Graphics Names New Chief Information Officer
Mentor Graphics Corporation has named Ananthan Thandri chief information officer (CIO). Thandri was most recently at Oracle Corporation as vice president, Information Technology. At Oracle Thandri was responsible for the IT organization supporting the Server Technologies Division.
Prior to Oracle, Thandri worked for Cadence Design Systems for eleven years as vice president, Information Technology. At Cadence, Thandri implemented a variety of systems including SAP, Siebel, and a complete electronic fulfillment system. Prior to joining Cadence he held technical leadership roles at Mastech Corporation, ITC Ltd. and Fujitsu ICIM Ltd. Thandri has participated in several CIO conference panels throughout the United States. He was profiled in the January 2004 issue of Technology Venture Capital journal. Thandri graduated in mathematics from the University of Madras, India and holds an MBA from St. Mary's College, California.
"We are delighted to welcome Ananthan to the Mentor team," said Gregory K. Hinckley, president. "The combination of his strong background in information technology and his deep experience in electronic design automation makes him an excellent fit for Mentor Graphics."
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