New Delhi: Meta has introduced the appointment of Sandhya Devanathan because the Vice President of Meta India.
Devanathan will give attention to bringing the group’s enterprise and income priorities collectively to serve its companions and shoppers whereas persevering with to help the long-term development of Meta’s enterprise and dedication to India, it stated in a press release on Thursday.
“She is going to transition to her new position on January 1, 2023, and can report back to Dan Neary, Vice President, Meta APAC and will probably be part of the APAC management staff. She is going to transfer again to India to steer the India org and technique,” it added.
The appointment of the brand new head comes days after former India chief Ajit Mohan stepped down from the corporate to pursue one other “alternative”.
Meta on Thursday stated as a part of her position, Devanathan will spearhead the corporate’s India constitution and strengthen the strategic relationships with the nation’s main manufacturers, creators, advertisers, and companions to drive Meta’s income development in key channels in India.
About Sandhya Devanathan:
Devanathan is a world enterprise chief with 22 years of expertise and a world profession in banking, funds and know-how.
Who’s Sandhya Devanathan?
She joined Meta in 2016 and helped construct out the Singapore and Vietnam companies and groups in addition to Meta’s e-commerce initiatives in Southeast Asia. In 2020, she moved to steer Gaming for APAC which is likely one of the largest verticals for Meta globally.
She additionally brings a ardour for growing ladies leaders in enterprise and is the Government Sponsor for [email protected] at Meta in addition to the worldwide lead for Play Ahead, a world Meta initiative to enhance variety illustration within the gaming trade. She additionally serves on the worldwide board of Pepper Monetary Providers.
On the appointment, Marne Levine, Chief Enterprise Officer, Meta stated, “India is on the forefront of digital adoption and Meta has launched lots of our high merchandise, similar to Reels and Enterprise Messaging, in India first. We’re proud to have lately launched JioMart on WhatsApp, which is our first end-to-end purchasing expertise in India.”
“I’m happy to welcome Sandhya as our new chief for India. Sandhya has a confirmed monitor report of scaling companies, constructing distinctive and inclusive groups, driving product innovation and constructing robust partnerships. We’re thrilled to have her lead Meta’s continued development in India,” Levine added.