Google Appoints Preeti Lobana as Country Manager and Vice President for India

Google has announced the appointment of Preeti Lobana as its new country manager and vice president for India. With over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles across the technology and financial sectors, Lobana is poised to lead Google India’s sales and operations, leveraging her expertise to drive transformative solutions across the nation.

Preeti has been with Google for eight years, serving as the vice president of customer-centric solutions. In her new role, she will play a crucial part in shaping Google India’s strategy, with a particular focus on harnessing the power of AI to benefit businesses, individuals, and communities across the country. Her leadership will be instrumental in Google’s efforts to advance digital inclusion and foster innovation through AI technologies like Gemini 2.0.

Sanjay Gupta, President of Asia-Pacific at Google, expressed his excitement about Lobana’s appointment, emphasizing the importance of India’s digital landscape in Google’s growth strategy. He highlighted that Preeti’s deep customer-centric approach and leadership will drive impactful solutions for businesses in various sectors, creating new opportunities and advancing the digital transformation of India.

Preeti Lobana herself expressed her enthusiasm for the role, citing the unique synergy between India’s dynamic spirit and Google’s cutting-edge technology. She emphasized the potential of AI to create unprecedented opportunities, solve critical challenges, and help businesses thrive in the digital age. Lobana is committed to working with talented teams and partners to unlock growth, innovation, and economic progress for India.

Before joining Google, Lobana held leadership positions at renowned organizations such as NatWest Group, American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank, where she developed expertise in business strategy, operational excellence, and customer experience.

With Lobana at the helm, Google India is poised for continued success in empowering businesses, driving digital transformation, and bringing the benefits of AI to millions across India.

Author: Sania Khan