With the tech major elevating Sanjay Gupta from the role of Country Head and VP (India) to President- APAC at Google in July 2024 and appointing its India MD Roma Datta Chobey to serve the role in the interim, Google India has now elevated its old hand- Preeti Lobana to take up the reigns as Google’s new Country Manager and VP- India.
The announcement of Lobana succeeding Gupta as Country Manager and VP- India at Google was made by the latter on LinkedIn.
In his post, Gupta mentioned, “India’s vibrant digital landscape has always been a source of immense inspiration and innovation for Google. 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.”
In addition to the announcement, he also emphasised that Lobana’s leadership and passion for customer-centricity has fueled impactful solutions for businesses across industries empowering millions of businesses to thrive in the digital age.
“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,” he said.
That being said, he also mentioned that in her new role at Google, Lobana will partner deeply with Roma Datta Chobey, who led as the interim Country Manager and will continue her exceptional leadership as Managing Director for Google India’s Digital Native Industries.
Lobana has been a part of Google since January 2016. She joined them as Director- APAC Customer Experience and then went on to assume the role of Senior Director- Ads Customer Care in April 2019 and then as VP- Publishers, Partners, Ads Content Teams and gTech in November 2021.
Before joining the tech major, she served the role of Managing Director and Head- Global Finance Services (India) at NatWest Group from September 2011 to December 2015; as VP- Global Business Services at American Express from December 2001 to July 2011; and as Head- Banking Services at Standard Chartered Bank from September 2000 to November 2001.
In the past, Lobana was also associated with ANZ Grindlays Bank for close to a decade.
Sharing her views on being elevated to the role of Country Manager and VP- India at Google, she said, “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.
“#India’s dynamic spirit and Google’s cutting-edge technology create a powerful synergy. This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment to shape the future with AI, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for businesses to boost productivity, solve critical challenges, and create innovative solutions. I’m deeply committed to working with our talented teams and partners to drive economic growth and deliver meaningful value across India,” she added.
