Google India appoints Preeti Lobana as country manager

Google India has appointed Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and vice president. She succeeds Sanjay Gupta, who was recently elevated to the role of President of the Asia Pacific region at Google.

Lobana has been associated with Google for the last nine years; in her previous roles, she served as Google's Vice President, gTech — process, partner, publisher operations, ads content, and quality operations. In the new role, Lobana will partner deeply with Roma Datta Chobey, who led as the interim country manager, and will continue her leadership as Managing Director for Google India's Digital Native Industries.

“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. Her 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,” Gupta in a LinkedIn post.

An industry veteran of three decades, Lobana has held leadership roles at NatWest Group, American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank, before Google. She holds expertise in the areas of business strategy, product management, and operational excellence across diverse markets in India.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment to shape the future with Artificial Intelligence (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,” Lobana wrote in a LinkedIn post.

India is the largest market for Google in the APAC region. Google India reported its ₹5,921 crore in revenues for the financial year 2023-24 as, a 26 per cent jump since the last financial year. The company’s net profit stood at ₹1,425 crore during the same fiscal, up by 6% from the year before.