Meta names Arun Srinivas as MD, head of India operations

Meta has officially appointed Arun Srinivas as the Managing Director and head of the company in India effective July 1, following Sandhya Devanathan taking on an expanded role of leading both India and South-East Asia.

As part of his new and expanded role, Srinivas will focus on bringing the organisation’s business, innovation and revenue priorities together to serve partners and clients, while continuing to support the long-term growth of Meta’s business and commitment to India. He will also be responsible for deepening ties with advertisers, developers, and partners in one of Meta’s most significant markets. Srinivas will continue to report to Devanathan.

A post-graduate from IIM Kolkata, Srinivas brings nearly 30 years of experience across consumer and tech sectors, with leadership stints at Hindustan Unilever, Reebok, OLA, and WestBridge Capital. He joined Meta in 2020 and currently heads the Ads Business in India, where he has been working on AI, Reels, and Messaging.

Commenting on the appointment, Devanathan said, “Arun’s impressive track record of building high-performing teams, driving product innovation, and fostering strong partnerships makes him the ideal leader to drive Meta’s continued investment in the country.”