India, June 16 -- Meta has appointed Arun Srinivas as the managing director and head for the company in India, days after its vice president and head of public policy in the country, Shivnath Thukral, stepped down.

In his new role, Srinivas will help in Meta's business, innovation and revenue growth, as per Meta's statement.

"As part of his new and expanded role, Srinivas will focus on bringing the organization's business, innovation, and revenue priorities together to serve partners and clients, while continuing to support the long-term growth of Meta's business and commitment to India," the statement read.

Srinivas will lead the India charter and strengthen the relationships with brands, advertisers, developers and partners in the co...