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Ex-Meta policy head Shivnath Thukral joins PhonePe as VP for Government Affairs
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22d ago
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Shivnath Thukral, former Meta policy head, joins PhonePe as Vice President for Government Affairs. He will report to the founders, enhancing policy engagement and strategic initiatives as PhonePe, backed by Walmart, gears up for an IPO. Thukral, with his extensive experience in public policy and regulatory frameworks, previously led Meta's policy team and participated in notable industry forums. His appointment aligns with PhonePe's expansion into financial services and consumer tech.
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Meta India public policy head Shivnath Thukral to step down
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1m ago
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Meta India public policy head Shivnath Thukral will be stepping down from his role at the end of this month. Thukral, who joined Meta (then Facebook) in 2017, has been with the company for nearly seven and a half years, serving in multiple policy roles. He was appointed director of public policy for Meta India in November 2022, following the exit of Rajiv Aggarwal. Prior to that, Thukral served as director of public policy at WhatsApp India for about four years. He was elevated to Meta's vice-president for public policy in March 2024. "It is not an easy decision to make, but I feel very confident that our policy engagement with stakeholders is at a credible and constructive juncture, and we can only build further on that," Thukral said in a LinkedIn post on June 11. "There is always more to do, and I know the team is well equipped to navigate the waters well. Having helped build some of the systems and processes, I do feel it is a good time to let the engine and the team work on their own," he added. Thukral's next move is unclear at the moment. "For now, I aim to focus a bit more on my running, health, and family... One should never stop learning, so will update on the next move which will help me learn more and do new and different things," he said.
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Meta India Public Policy VP Shivnath Thukral resigns; says, 'I aim to focus on my health and family'
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1m ago
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Meta India's Public Policy Vice President, Shivnath Thukral, is resigning at the end of June to focus on his health and family. Thukral joined Meta in 2017 and held significant roles, including leading WhatsApp's public policy for four years. During his tenure, Meta expanded partnerships with Indian state governments for WhatsApp-powered services. Thukral’s departure marks a significant change, following various high-stakes challenges faced by Meta in India.
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Meta apologises for Mark Zuckerberg’s “inadvertent error” concerning 2024 election
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6m ago
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Mark Zuckerberg faced backlash for mistakenly claiming that numerous incumbent governments, including India's, lost power in the 2024 elections due to their COVID-19 responses. Shivnath Thukral, Meta India’s VP of Public Policy, apologized for this oversight. Zuckerberg made these claims during a podcast with Joe Rogan. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw labeled the statement as incorrect, highlighting India's significant achievements under PM Modi's leadership. Thukral emphasized India's importance to Meta and the company's commitment to its future.
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Google hires, ex-Apple, Microsoft executive Sreenivasa Reddy as India public policy head
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1y ago
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Google has appointed Sreenivasa Reddy, a former executive at Apple and Microsoft, as its public policy head in India. Reddy will take on the role of managing director for government affairs and public policy, focusing on addressing the challenges and opportunities in India's digital transformation. Google aims to work with the Indian government, partners, businesses, and civil society to promote innovation, economic growth, and social inclusion in the country. Reddy's appointment comes at a time when Google is facing antitrust challenges and aiming to expand hardware assembly in India.
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InsuranceDekho Boosts Leadership Team With New Hirings; Manish Mahajan Joins As CBO Of Consumer Business
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11m ago
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Former Flipkart executive and entrepreneur, Amitesh Mahajan, has joined online insurance marketplace InsuranceDekho as its President. In his new role, Mahajan will focus on expanding the company's operations and forming key partnerships. Alongside Mahajan, Nishant Gupta has been appointed as the VP of technology, Sonali Mitra as the VP for strategic projects, Prashant Kalaver as the head of internal audit, and Shruti Kapoor as the finance controller. These hires are part of InsuranceDekho's plans to advance and diversify its business.
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Probo appoints Shimal Kapoor as head of policy
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2m ago
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Probo appoints Shimal Kapoor as head of policy Opinion trading platform Probo has appointed Shimal Kapoor as head of policy to strengthen its engagement with regulators and support the policy development process for India’s skill-based gaming sector. The company, which serves over 34 million users, said this strategic hire aligns with its goal to contribute to the regulatory framework of this emerging category. Shimal will work closely with government bodies and policymakers. She brings a diverse background in law and public policy to her new role as Head of Policy at Probo. Her experience includes positions at Meta, the World Bank Group, and the law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. “India's skill-based gaming sector is at an inflection point, driving both digital innovation and economic value. Probo has quickly become the top choice for opinion trading, and I am excited to bring my experience to the table, helping deepen Probo’s connections with stakeholders, and cement its position as one of the leading players in the market,” said Shimal. Probo enables users to trade opinions on real-world events across sports, entertainment, and current affairs. The company is backed by Peak XV, Elevation Capital, and Fundamentum. As per TheKredible, Probo’s revenue from operations surged to Rs 459 crore in FY24 from Rs 86 crore in FY23. During the period, its profit also increased massively to Rs 92 crore from Rs 3.7 crore.
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Meta expands India VP's role to lead Southeast Asia markets
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2m ago
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Meta's Sandhya Devanathan, previously VP for India, will now oversee operations in Southeast Asia, covering key markets like Indonesia and Vietnam. This role expansion accompanies a leadership reshuffle as Dan Neary steps down as Asia-Pacific head. Devanathan, who joined Meta in 2016 and has extensive tech and banking experience, expressed her commitment to fostering growth and innovation. Benjamin Joe will succeed Neary as regional VP in July 2025, further bolstering the team.
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Meta appoints generative AI VP to run Threads | TechCrunch
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20d ago
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Meta has appointed Connor Hayes, VP of Product for Generative AI, to lead Threads, succeeding Instagram head Adam Mosseri. Threads, which launched in 2023, is expanding beyond being a subsidiary of Instagram. As per Similarweb, Threads is gaining significant traction, averaging around 115 million daily active users (DAUs) on mobile, close to platform X's 132 million. TechCrunch has sought comments from Meta on this leadership change and platform growth.
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PhonePe talent head Subeer Bakshi quits, joins Pocket FM
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1y ago
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PhonePe's Head of Talent, Subeer Bakshi, has resigned from the fintech giant and joined audio entertainment startup Pocket FM. Bakshi will lead the "People & Culture" division at Pocket FM. Rohan Nayak, Co-founder and CEO of Pocket FM, expressed confidence that Bakshi's expertise would strengthen their commitment to creating an enabling culture and make Pocket FM an employer of choice. Bakshi, who previously served as Talent Strategy Head at PhonePe, will spearhead the development of people processes and culture at Pocket FM to support the company's hyper-growth.
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Ex-LinkedIn India Head Ashutosh Gupta Joins Avataar Venture Partners
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1y ago
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Sanjeev Gupta has been appointed as a venture partner at Nexus Venture Partners, a growth-stage VC firm focused on SaaS and B2B technology. Gupta previously worked at LinkedIn for ten years, with half of that time spent as the country manager for India. Prior to LinkedIn, he was the head of industry and technology services at Google. He joined Nexus Venture Partners in May after a short career break.
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