Meta India VP Sandhya Devanathan Steps Down
Sandhya Devanathan, vice president of Meta for India and Southeast Asia, has stepped down from her position after more than ten years with the technology company, according to a report by Inc42. Her departure follows an expansion of her regional responsibilities that took place a little over a year ago, occurring amid continued regulatory scrutiny surrounding social media platforms operating within the Indian market.
During her tenure, Devanathan oversaw significant strategic shifts for Meta across key growth territories, navigating complex policy environments and digital business expansion in both India and broader Southeast Asian markets. Inc42 reported that Devanathan intends to take a brief professional pause before determining her next career move, and she has not yet disclosed any future destination following her exit from the social media conglomerate.
Meta has not yet announced a permanent successor to take over the combined leadership responsibilities for the India and Southeast Asia operations vacated by Devanathan. The leadership change comes at a critical time for major technology enterprises operating in India, as local regulators implement rigorous compliance frameworks regarding data governance, intermediary guidelines, and digital content moderation across digital platforms.
Based on reporting by inc42.com.
