Nevash Pillay

Nevash Pillay is the Global Head of the Communications Industry at Databricks, where she partners with leading telecom operators to harness data and AI for growth, trust, and innovation. With 20+ years in communications and technology, she has held senior leadership roles at Telstra, UiPath, and now Databricks, shaping strategies that transform networks, elevate customer experience, and drive resilience. From leading $6.5B global sales portfolios to pioneering AI and automation at scale, Nevash has built a career on turning disruption into opportunity. A passionate advocate for diversity and emerging leaders, she combines deep industry expertise with a vision for trusted AI — helping telcos unlock data intelligence that empowers people and redefines connectivity.