Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to the role of Chief Operating Officer. He has taken responsibility for leading global business operations for the company’s audio business, overseeing markets, growth, monetisation, and execution as the platform has continued its international expansion.
The elevation has come as the company has strengthened its operating structure to support long-term global growth and scalability.
A founding team member, Gangwar has played a key role in building the company’s presence across markets. He has developed the early growth and marketing strategy in India, contributing to scaling the platform to over 150 million users within its first year. He has also led the company’s expansion into the United States, where he has built operations, established teams, and driven growth.
In his new role, he has focused on expanding global markets, improving operational processes, and strengthening systems and talent to support the next phase of growth.
Over the past few years, Pocket FM has emerged as a player in audio storytelling, expanding its global audience and investing in AI-led content and new formats while building its creator ecosystem.
“Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets. At Pocket FM, we strongly believe in growing leaders from within, and Lalit’s journey is a reflection of that. His ability to combine sharp execution with long-term thinking makes him the right leader to run our global audio business as we enter the next phase of growth,” said Rohan Nayak, Co-founder and CEO, Pocket FM.
“Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact. Having been part of this journey from the beginning, I am excited to take on this role and continue building a global business that empowers creators and delivers immersive storytelling experiences to audiences worldwide. Our focus will remain on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling, and strengthening monetisation,” said Lalit Gangwar, COO, Pocket FM.
