Early Life and Education
Radha Vembu was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, in the early 1970s. She completed her primary education at the National Higher Secondary School in Chennai. Vembu went on to pursue a degree in industrial management from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), graduating in 1997. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for her career in the technology sector, where she would later become a key figure.
Rise to Success
In 1996, Radha Vembu co-founded Zoho Corporation with her brother, Sridhar Vembu, and Tony Thomas. Initially known as AdventNet, the company focused on network management software before transitioning to cloud-based business tools. Radha has played a pivotal role in the company's growth, particularly as the product manager for Zoho Mail. Zoho has expanded to offer a comprehensive suite of over 55 integrated applications, serving over 130 million users worldwide as of 2025. Under her leadership, Zoho Mail has become a top email platform, competing with global tech giants. Vembu's leadership has helped the company achieve a reported revenue of $1.5 billion in FY2024.
Key Business Strategies
Radha Vembu has focused on building strong and user-centric products. Her leadership style is known for its focus on solving real problems and commitment to long-term growth. She has prioritized privacy, reliability, and user trust, and built the company without external funding, fostering complete autonomy over its decisions.
Philanthropy
Radha Vembu is also the director of the Corpus Foundation, reflecting her commitment to education and healthcare.
