Tech giant Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as its new Country Manager and Vice President for India, replacing interim head Roma Datta Chobey. Lobana’s appointment marks a significant milestone, making Google the second major tech company in India, after Meta, to appoint a female country head.
Lobana previously served as Vice President overseeing Google’s publisher, partner, ads content teams, and gTech operations. She succeeds Sanjay Gupta, who earlier this year was promoted to President of Google’s Asia Pacific region.
Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Sanjay Gupta said, “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 have fueled impactful solutions for businesses across industries, empowering millions to thrive in the digital age.”
Gupta added, “Preeti’s 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. I am confident that her deep market expertise will guide us in shaping a future where technology truly benefits all.”
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Lobana said, “Following my incredible eight-plus years at Google, leading customer-centric solutions, I am filled with gratitude and excitement to start my next chapter as Country Manager and Vice President for Google India. Having witnessed firsthand how the internet has transformed businesses, and having collaborated closely with product teams to deliver exceptional value to our customers, I am energized by this incredible opportunity.”
In her new role, Lobana will also collaborate closely with Roma Datta Chobey, who will continue as Managing Director for Google India’s Digital Native Industries.
“Roma’s expertise across diverse sectors, from e-commerce and fintech to gaming and media, will be invaluable as we accelerate innovation and growth for these dynamic businesses,” Gupta noted.
Lobana’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Google India, as the company focuses on leveraging advanced AI technologies like its Gemini model to drive digital inclusion and foster economic opportunities across the nation. The move underscores Google’s commitment to supporting India’s digital transformation and engaging deeply with its unique ecosystem.
