Preeti Lobana is Google India’s new head

Google India has named Preeti Lobana as its new country manager and vice-president, succeeding Sanjay Gupta who was elevated to president of Google Asia-Pacific.

Lobana has 30 years of experience, nine of which have been at Google.

She will focus on “driving strategy” to bring artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to customers.

“I am filled with gratitude and excitement to start my next chapter in a new capacity as country manager and vice president for Google India,” Lobana wrote in a LinkedIn post on Monday.

“Having witnessed firsthand how the internet has transformed businesses, and having collaborated closely with product teams to deliver exceptional value to our customers, I’m energized by this incredible opportunity,” she said.

“India’s dynamic spirit and Google’s cutting-edge technology create a powerful synergy. 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,” she added.

Lobana began her Google journey in 2016 as director of customer experience for Asia-Pacific.

In her last stint at Google, she was vice-president for gTech, managing operations for processes, partners, publishers, ads content, and quality.

Before Google, Lobana held positions at NatWest Group, American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank.

“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,” Gupta said in a LinkedIn post.

“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,” he added.

Lobana will work closely with Roma Datta Chobey, managing director for Google India’s digital native industries, who previously served as interim country manager.