Meta has announced the appointment of Sandhya Devanathan as the Vice President of Meta India.

Devanathan will focus on bringing the organization's business and revenue

priorities together to serve its partners and clients while continuing to support

the long-term growth of Meta's business and commitment to India

it said in a statement on Thursday.

"She will transition to her new role on January 1, 2023,

will report to Dan Neary, Vice President, Meta APAC

and will be a part of the APAC leadership team

She will move back to India to lead the India org and strategy," it added.

The appointment of the new head comes days after former India chief Ajit Mohan

stepped down from the company to pursue another "opportunity".