Correct Answer : Samir Kumar
Amazon’s 25-year-veteran Samir Kumar will take over the reins of its India consumer business as the company undergoes a leadership transition following the resignation of Manish Tiwary, the retail giant said in a release on Wednesday (18th Sep 2024).
Who is Samir Kumar?
Samir Kumar has been with Amazon since 1999 and was a key member of the team that helped launch Amazon.in in 2013. His extensive experience within the company will be instrumental in his new role, overseeing operations in one of Amazon’s largest markets. Kumar currently leads Amazon’s consumer businesses across West Asia, South Africa, and Turkey.
He will assume his new role on
October 1, 2024, while also continuing his existing responsibilities in these regions.
As part of this leadership shift, Amazon India’s key executives, including Saurabh Srivastava (categories), Harsh Goyal (everyday essentials), Amit Nanda (marketplace), and Aastha Jain (growth initiatives), will now report to Kumar. Kishore Thota, responsible for emerging markets shopping experience, will report directly to Agarwal, the company said.
Commenting on the future of Amazon India, Amit Agarwal, Amazon’s senior vice-president for emerging markets said, “India remains an important priority for Amazon, and I am excited about the opportunity ahead as we continue to transform lives and livelihoods. With Samir’s extensive experience across emerging markets, I am even more optimistic about the future and our plans to deliver for both customers and the business in India.”
Manish Tiwari steps down :
Samir Kumar will be replacing Manish Tiwari. Tiwary, who has been with Amazon India for eight-and-a-half years, announced his decision to leave in early August. He is set to explore new opportunities outside of Amazon but will remain with the company until October to ensure a smooth transition..
Source :
Business Standard
