Google Appoints New Vice President And Country Manager For India

Google recently appointed Preeti Lobana as their new Country Manager and Vice President for its operation in India. With Lobana's hiring, Google has become the second big tech company in India to select a female country head, after Meta.

Who is Preeti Lobana

Preeti Lobana is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in senior management positions in the technology and financial industries. She has been selected as Google India's new Country Manager and Vice President, succeeding Sanjay Gupta, who is now President of the Asia Pacific region.

Prior to this role, Lobana served as Google's Vice President for gTech, leading a global team and driving innovative ad solutions and support for Google's customers and partners. She has also had extensive experience in the banking and financial services industry, having worked with companies like NatWest, American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank.

Commenting on the appointment, Sanjay Gupta, President, Asia Pacific at Google, said, " I am incredibly excited to welcome my colleague, Preeti, as our new Country Manager. 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."

"In her new role, Preeti will partner with Roma Datta Chobey, who led as an interim Country Manager and will continue her exceptional leadership as Managing Director for Google India's Digital Native industries," he added.

Replying to the post, Preeti Lobana said, "Following my 8 plus years in Google, leading customer-centric solutions, I am filled with gratitude and excitement to start my next chapter in the new capacity as Country Manager and Vice President for Google India."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment to share the future of AI, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for businesses to boost productivity, solve critical challenges and create innovative solutions. I am deeply committed to working with our talented team and partners to drive economic growth and deliver meaningful value across India," she added.

Thus, Lobana's appointment is a significant milestone for Google India, and she's excited to lead the company's efforts in the country.