Who is Aman Jain, the new head of public policy at Meta India?
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Key Takeaways
- Aman Jain appointed as Head of Public Policy at Meta India.
- Jain brings over 20 years of experience in public policy.
- He has previously worked at Amazon and Google.
- His role will be crucial in shaping Meta's strategy in India.
- Meta aims to enhance the digital ecosystem in India.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (NationPress) On Friday, Meta India revealed the appointment of Aman Jain as the new Head of Public Policy.
Jain will officially assume his role early next year and will report directly to Simon Milner, who is the Vice President of Policy for the Asia Pacific region.
As part of his new responsibilities, Jain will also be integrated into the company's leadership team in India.
According to a statement from Meta, “Jain will join the company early next year and will report to Simon Milner, Vice President of Policy, Asia Pacific (APAC). In this role, Aman will also be a member of the India leadership team.”
Aman Jain brings over two decades of extensive experience in public policy and business strategy.
His career includes significant roles at major global firms like Amazon and Google, along with experience in the Indian Government and various international organizations.
At Google India, he held prominent leadership roles, including the position of Country Head for Government Affairs and Public Policy.
Most recently, he served as the Director of Public Policy at Amazon, where he was responsible for shaping policy strategies in critical areas such as marketplace operations, competition, and technology.
Welcoming Jain to Meta, Simon Milner emphasized the significance of India as a market for Meta, especially given the rapid growth of the country’s digital economy in fields like artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the creator economy.
He further remarked that Meta is committed to fostering a more inclusive and trustworthy internet ecosystem in India.
“As the country’s digital economy accelerates in domains like AI, emerging tech, and the creator economy, Meta is poised to help cultivate a more inclusive, trusted, and future-ready internet environment for India,” the statement read.
Milner expressed his enthusiasm about Jain joining the team, believing that Jain's extensive background in technology and public policy will enhance Meta’s interactions with regulators and industry partners.
He also highlighted that Jain will hold a vital position within Meta’s broader APAC policy leadership team.