Meta has appointed Arun Srinivas as the new head and managing director for its India operations, effective from 1 July 2025. Currently leading Meta’s ads business in India, Srinivas will now oversee the company’s broader growth, innovation, and revenue strategies in the country. His appointment comes shortly after Shivnath Thukral stepped down as Meta’s vice-president and head of public policy in India. It also follows Sandhya Devanathan’s recent promotion to lead Meta’s operations across both India and South East Asia. An IIM Kolkata alumnus with nearly 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, Srinivas has previously held key positions at Hindustan Unilever, Reebok, Ola, and WestBridge Capital. Since joining Meta in 2020, he has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s ad revenue and building strong partnerships with major advertisers, with a focus on growth areas like AI, Reels, and Messaging.