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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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Ex-Meta policy head Shivnath Thukral joins PhonePe as VP for Government Affairs
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21d 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 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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Google loses second India policy head in as many years
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5m ago
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Google's India public policy head, Sreenivasa Reddy, has resigned, marking the second departure in this role in two years. Reddy, a former executive at Microsoft and Apple, joined Google in September 2023 amid antitrust challenges and expansion efforts in India. His predecessor, Archana Gulati, resigned in 2022 after just five months. Policy roles are crucial for tech companies in India, where Google is leveraging its Android OS and expanding AI and local production.
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Probo appoints Shimal Kapoor as head of policy
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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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Goldman China Chief, E G Morse departs after 16 years
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1y ago
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E.G. Morse, co-head of Goldman Sachs' China business, is retiring after 16 years at the firm. He joined the bank in 2008 and relocated to Shanghai from Singapore in 2022 to assist with expanding its presence in China. Morse's departure comes amidst a wave of exits in global investment banking in China, as geopolitical tensions and decreased dealmaking have prompted firms to reevaluate their strategies. JPMorgan Chase's head of China also recently announced his retirement. Additionally, Morse will step down as the head of the strategic client coverage group for Asia ex-Japan.
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True North-backed Anthem Bio mulls IPO; CVC Capital India head resigns
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1y ago
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Anthem Biosciences, a Bengaluru-based contract drug researcher and manufacturer, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in India to raise around $400 million. The company is also looking to secure $50-70 million in fresh funding. Meanwhile, the head of CVC Capital India, the local unit of private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, has stepped down from his position.
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Axis Bank: Neeraj Gambhir named ED, senior exececutive Arjun Chowdhry quits
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18d ago
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Axis Bank has appointed Neeraj Gambhir as a whole-time director, designated as executive director, effective August 4. Gambhir, with over three decades of experience in India's financial sector, is currently the group executive-treasury, markets, and wholesale banking products at Axis Bank. Previously, he served as managing director and head of fixed income at Nomura India. Separately, Arjun Chowdhry, group executive-affluent banking, cards, payments, and retail lending, will step down in 2025 to pursue entrepreneurship.
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Google names Preeti Lobana as Country Manager, VP for India
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7m ago
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Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and vice president of its India operations, replacing interim head Roma Datta Chobey. Lobana’s appointment marks a significant move as Google becomes the second major tech company in India, alongside Meta, to appoint a female country head.
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