Gunjan Soni brings over two decades of leadership experience to YouTube India.
Soni previously served as Group CEO at ZALORA and held senior roles at Star India and Myntra.
YouTube aims to accelerate creator growth and innovation under Soni’s leadership in India.
Gunjan Soni has been officially appointed the new Country Managing Director for India by YouTube. According to a press release from the company, Soni, who has more than 20 years of experience in business, technology, marketing, and e-commerce, will be in charge of YouTube’s operations and expansion plan in India.
Soni previously worked as Group CEO at ZALORA in Singapore, where she oversaw initiatives such as category expansion and business model innovation. She has also held executive positions at Star India as Executive Vice President and Myntra as Chief Marketing Officer. She was formerly a partner in the marketing and consumer practice at McKinsey & Company. She currently serves on the CBRE Group board.
Gautam Anand, VP, YouTube APAC, stated: “YouTube’s journey in India continues to be vibrant and dynamic, representing a country filled with immense creative energy and potential. I am excited to welcome Gunjan, a seasoned leader to guide our next phase of growth.”
“Gunjan’s deep understanding of the creator economy and India’s video commerce landscape, combined with her leadership, will enable us to accelerate creator growth, unlock new opportunities, engage users, and contribute meaningfully to India’s digital journey,” he added.
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Soni stated that she is excited to expand YouTube’s presence in India and work alongside creators and partners across the platform.
“I am both humbled and thrilled to join this dynamic team and lead a platform that has long supported the powerhouse of talent that is the Indian creator economy,” she said.
“Witnessing how YouTube empowers creators and connects communities across India is truly inspiring. I’m particularly excited about building on this foundation, fostering innovation, and further enhancing the platform’s role in helping creators unlock new storytelling opportunities and reach audiences globally. I am excited to work with and support our incredible partners across the ecosystem, ” she added.
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