Meta has chosen Arun Srinivas as its new Managing Director and Head for India. This change comes after Sandhya Devanathan got a bigger role, where she will now lead both India and Southeast Asia for Meta.
In his new role, Arun will focus on growing Meta’s business in India. He will work closely with brands, advertisers, app developers, and other partners to help Meta grow in the country. He will also lead the company’s business and innovation plans in India

Arun will start his new job on July 1, 2025, and will continue to report to Sandhya Devanathan. Devanathan said, “India is an important and fast-growing market. We are happy to have Arun lead our work here.” She added that Meta is doing well in areas like AI, WhatsApp, and Reels in India, and Arun’s strong experience makes him a great choice for this role.

Devanathan said, “He will continue to work closely with me as we grow the business in India.” Arun Srinivas has nearly 30 years of experience in sales and marketing. He has worked with big companies like Hindustan Unilever, Reebok, OLA, and WestBridge Capital. He studied at IIM Kolkata.

Right now, Arun is the Director and Head of Ads Business for Meta in India. He joined Meta in 2020 and has been working with major advertisers and agencies. He has focused on important areas like AI, Reels, and Messaging, helping Meta grow its revenue and partnerships in the country.