Google Names Preeti Lobana as Country Manager, VP for India Operation

-Lobana replaced Sanjay Gupta, who was elevated to the role of president of Asia Pacific region at Google.

-In her new role, she will be responsible for leveraging AI in bringing transformative changes fostering innovation, the press statement said.

-Before Google, Preeti Lobana served as MD & head of Global Finance, India at NatWest Group.

In a significant development, tech giant Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as its country manager and VP for India operation. 

Lobana replaced Sanjay Gupta, who was elevated to the role of president of Asia Pacific region at Google.

In her new role, she will be responsible for leveraging AI in bringing transformative changes fostering innovation, the press statement said.

Announcing the appointment, Lobana said in her LinkedIn post, “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.”

Expressing enthusiasm and confidence on Lobana’s fresh responsibilities, Sanjay Gupta said in his LinkedIn post, “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.  Her leadership and passion for customer-centricity has fueled impactful solutions for businesses across industries empowering millions of businesses to thrive in the digital age.”

He further said with her strong focus on customer-centric leadership and market expertise, she will play a key role in deepening Google's engagement with India's digital ecosystem, leveraging AI advancements such as Gemini to drive digital inclusion and economic opportunities.

Gupta highlighted that Preeti Lobana will work closely with Roma Datta Chobey, who is transitioning from interim coucntry manager to managing director for Google India's Digital Native Industries. Roma's vast experience across sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, gaming, and media will remain pivotal in driving innovation and growth within these dynamic industries.

Preeti Lobana brings extensive leadership experience to her new role, having previously served as MD & head of Global Finance, India at NatWest Group. Prior to that, she held the position of VP, Global Business Services at American Express, where she demonstrated strategic financial leadership and operational excellence.