Meta has named Arun Srinivas as the new Managing Director and Head of India, effective July 1, 2025, marking a significant leadership shift following the recent resignation of Shivnath Thukral, the company’s former Vice-President and Head of Public Policy in India.
The appointment comes shortly after Sandhya Devanathan was assigned an expanded mandate to lead Meta’s operations across India and Southeast Asia. Srinivas will report directly to Devanathan as he assumes the new role.
In a statement, Meta said that Srinivas will now focus on aligning the organisation’s business, innovation, and revenue priorities to better serve its partners and clients in India. His responsibilities will include driving long-term growth strategies and reinforcing Meta’s commitment to the Indian market.
Srinivas, a postgraduate from IIM Kolkata, brings nearly 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, having previously held leadership roles at Hindustan Unilever, Reebok, Ola, and WestBridge Capital. Since joining Meta in 2020, he has served as the Director and Head of Ads Business in India, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s engagement with top advertisers and agency partners. His work has centered on driving growth through AI, Reels, and Messaging solutions.
Meta highlighted that this leadership move reinforces its focus on India as a priority market, particularly in areas like digital advertising, creator ecosystems, and business messaging.
