Mumbai: Google India has promoted Preeti Lobana to the position of Country Manager and Vice President. In her new role, Lobana will collaborate closely with Roma Datta Chobey, who had been serving as the interim country manager for Google India. Chobey will continue her work as the Managing Director for Google India’s Digital Native Industries.
Lobana has been with Google since January 2016, bringing more than 30 years of professional experience to the role. Prior to her promotion, Lobana was the Vice President of the Publishers, Partners, Ads Content Teams, and gTech at Google. Her journey at Google includes working across various functions, including the Ads business for SMBs and Google Technical Services, and serving as the site lead for Google’s Gurgaon office.
Before joining Google, Lobana had a successful career in the banking and financial services industry, working with leading institutions such as NatWest, American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, and the former ANZ Grindlays Bank.
A passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Lobana has made significant contributions by leading Google India’s GBO DEI council, driving key initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace.
Commenting on the development, Sanjay Gupta, APAC President at Google, wrote on LinkedIn, “Preeti’s leadership will be instrumental as we deepen our engagement with India’s unique ecosystem, leveraging AI advancements like Gemini to accelerate digital inclusion and unlock unprecedented economic opportunities for every Indian.”
Gupta further highlighted Roma Chobey’s role, stating, “Roma’s expertise across diverse sectors, from e-commerce and fintech to gaming and media, will be invaluable as we accelerate innovation and growth for these dynamic businesses. Please join me in welcoming Preeti into her new role.”
Lobana expressed her excitement on LinkedIn, saying, “I am filled with gratitude and excitement to start my next chapter in a new capacity as Country Manager and Vice President for Google India. Having witnessed firsthand how the internet has transformed businesses and having collaborated closely with product teams to deliver exceptional value to our customers, I’m energized by this incredible opportunity.”
She continued, “This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment to shape the future with AI, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for businesses to boost productivity, solve critical challenges, and create innovative solutions. I’m deeply committed to working with our talented teams and partners to drive economic growth and deliver meaningful value across India.”