Microsoft-owned professional networking platform LinkedIn has elevated Kumaresh Pattabiraman, who has been associated with the company for more than a decade now, to the role of Country Manager and Product Head- India.
Announcing the development on LinkedIn, he mentioned, “I am excited to take on the role of Country Manager and Product Head at LinkedIn India. With over 135 million members, India stands as LinkedIn’s second-largest and fastest-growing market – a testament to the engagement and potential here. LinkedIn has evolved from being just a jobs platform to becoming a dynamic global community where professionals connect for jobs, learning, networking, and knowledge sharing.”
He added, “I’ve also seen firsthand the incredible innovation that can come from India. Having started my career as an engineer in Bangalore and built teams in India across LinkedIn and Microsoft, I can say that the energy, ambition, and potential of Indian talent, especially in R&D, are unparalleled. India is among the top five countries with the fastest-growing AI talent and has the highest AI skill penetration globally, with our members using AI skills 3x more frequently than the global average. This puts India at the forefront of the future of work and sets us up brilliantly to build in India for the world. I look forward to working closely with the India team and valued partners to drive innovation, build strong partnerships, and create economic opportunities for every professional in India.”
Having joined LinkedIn in March 2013 as Group Product Manager- Search and Discovery, Pattabiraman was elevated to Director- Product and Careers in July 2016; Senior Director- Product, Profile, Search, and Messaging in March 2020 and as Senior Director- Product, Feed, Search, and Generative AI in August 2022.
Before LinkedIn, he was associated with Microsoft from August 2009 to May 2011, i.e.- before the tech major acquired LinkedIn in 2016. He joined them as Senior Software Engineer- Bing in August 2009 and was elevated to the role of Senior Program Manager- Bing in May 2011.
