Google appoints Preeti Lobana as the new India country manager

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ETtechLast Updated: Dec 16, 2024, 07:36:00 PM IST

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Commenting on her appointment, Preeti Lobana stated that the dynamic spirit of India, combined with Google's cutting-edge technology, created a wonderful synergy. Before joining Google India, Lobana was the managing director and head of global finance services at the NatWest group in India.

Google appoints Preeti Lobana as Country Manager, VP for India — Preeti Lobana, new country manager, Google India

Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and vice president for Indian operations. Lobana, the vice president of customer-centric solutions until recently, joined Google nine years ago.

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“Preeti's leadership will be instrumental as we deepen our engagement with India's unique ecosystem, leveraging AI advancements like Gemini 2.0 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,” Sanjay Gupta, the president of Asia Pacific at Google said while announcing Lobana’s appointment as the new country manager.

Lobana succeeds Gupta, who was elevated as the president of Asia Pacific operations at Google earlier this year. Google had appointed Roma Datta Chobey, the managing director for the digital native industries division of Google India, as the interim country manager.

Speaking on her appointment, Lobana said that India's dynamic spirit and Google's cutting-edge technology created a wonderful 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 am deeply committed to working with our talented teams and partners to drive economic growth and deliver meaningful value across India,” Lobana said.