India, June 16 -- Meta has appointed Arun Srinivas as its new managing director of India operations with effect from July 1, a move that follows the recent expansion of Sandhya Devanathan's portfolio to head both India and Southeast Asia.

In his new role, Srinivas will lead Meta's business strategy in India, focusing on aligning innovation, revenue, and growth efforts, the company said. He will also be responsible for deepening ties with advertisers, developers, and partners in one of Meta's most significant markets. Srinivas will continue to report to Devanathan.

A post-graduate from IIM Kolkata, Srinivas brings nearly 30 years of experience across consumer and tech sectors, with leadership stints at Hindustan Unilever, Reebok, OLA, an...