The interim head of Google's operations in India, Roma Datta Chobey, has been replaced by Preeti Lobana as the company's new national manager and vice president. Lobana's hiring is a big step because, after Meta, Google is now the second big IT company in India to name a female country head.
Previously a vice president in charge of Google's publisher, partner, ads content, and gTech teams, Lobana succeeds Sanjay Gupta, who was elevated to president of the Asia Pacific region earlier this year.
“Following my eight plus incredible years at Google, leading customer-centric solutions, I am filled with gratitude and excitement to start my next chapter in a new capacity as Country Manager and Vice President for Google India. Having witnessed firsthand how the internet has transformed businesses, and having collaborated closely with product teams to deliver exceptional value to our customers, I'm energized by this incredible opportunity,” Lobana said.
Gupta expressed his views over LinkedIn, stating,"With AI poised to redefine the boundaries of what's possible, I am incredibly excited to welcome my colleague Preeti Lobana as our new Country Manager and Vice President for India. Her leadership and passion for customer-centricity has fueled impactful solutions for businesses across industries empowering millions of businesses to thrive in the digital age.
He added, “Preeti's leadership will be instrumental as we deepen our engagement with India's unique ecosystem, leveraging AI advancements like Gemini to accelerate digital inclusion and unlock unprecedented economic opportunities for every Indian. I am confident that her deep market expertise will guide us in shaping a future where technology truly benefits all.”
