Nutanix President and Chief Commercial Officer Tarkan Maner to Step Down Effective October 2
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Summary
Nutanix announced that President and Chief Commercial Officer Tarkan Maner will step down effective October 2, 2026, with CEO Rajiv Ramaswami assuming oversight of sales, marketing, and customer experience.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · NTNX
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President and CCO Departs
Tarkan Maner steps down as President and Chief Commercial Officer effective October 2, 2026, to focus on external board and advisory activities.
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CEO Assumes Commercial Oversight
CEO Rajiv Ramaswami will directly oversee sales, marketing, and customer experience organizations following Maner's departure.
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Advisor Transition Under Discussion
Nutanix and Maner are discussing a potential senior advisor arrangement for transition and strategic advisory services.
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Recent Organizational Change Context
Departure follows a 5% workforce reduction announced August 4, 2026, and a newly disclosed DOJ investigation into a former employee in the FY26 10-K filed September 18, 2026.
Analysis · NTNX · Technology
Tarkan Maner, President and Chief Commercial Officer, is departing effective October 2, 2026. Oversight of sales, marketing, and customer experience will shift directly to CEO Rajiv Ramaswami. The departure comes just weeks after a 5% workforce reduction announced in August and amid a newly disclosed DOJ investigation into a former employee, adding to a period of leadership and organizational change. The company is discussing a potential senior advisor arrangement with Maner, which may soften the transition but leaves a key commercial leadership gap.
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