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Gunjan Soni Appointed as YouTube India’s Country Managing Director

The former ZALORA CEO brings over two decades of leadership experience to drive YouTube’s growth and innovation in one of its largest markets.

Soni has had successful stints at ZALORA, Star India and Myntra. She steps into her new role, following the exit of Ishan Chatterjee last year.
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Overview

  • Gunjan Soni officially assumes the role of Country Managing Director for YouTube India, succeeding Ishan Chatterjee who exited last year.
  • Soni previously served as Group CEO of ZALORA for six years, where she spearheaded business model innovations and user experience enhancements.
  • She brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Star India, Myntra, and McKinsey, with expertise in media, marketing, and e-commerce.
  • Gautam Anand, Vice President of YouTube APAC, highlighted Soni’s understanding of the creator economy as key to accelerating creator growth and fostering video commerce in India.
  • Soni expressed enthusiasm for supporting creators, expanding opportunities in video commerce, and enhancing YouTube’s role in India’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.