Kanika Kalra has been appointed Director of Consumer Apps and Platforms Marketing at Google India. In her new role, she will lead marketing initiatives for Google’s consumer applications and platforms across the country.
Welcoming Kalra to the company on LinkedIn, Shekhar Khosla, VP Marketing at Google, wrote: “The Consumer Apps and Platforms space is at a pivotal turning point in India. We are reimagining the core of Google Search, Google Maps, Android, Google Photos, and Chrome through the lens of AI. With Gemini at the forefront, Kanika’s leadership will be instrumental as we deliver intuitive, AI-powered experiences at population scale in India!”
Kalra brings more than two decades of professional experience to the role. Over the course of her career, she has worked with several global organisations including McKinsey & Company, Unilever, Snapdeal, Reckitt, PepsiCo, and GSK.
With extensive experience across strategy, marketing, and digital platforms, Kalra is expected to contribute to strengthening Google’s consumer ecosystem in India, particularly as the company expands AI-driven experiences across its apps and services.
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