Amazon announced that Samir Kumar, a 25-year veteran of the company, will take over as head of its India consumer business from October 1, 2024 onwards. The leadership change comes following the resignation of Manish Tiwary, who had been leading Amazon India for over eight years.
The new country head will work closely with Tiwary on the transition, and will assume operational responsibilities for India starting Oct. 1, Amazon India said in a statement on its website. The announcement was made through a company wide memo by Amit Agarwal, Amazon’s SVP for emerging markets.
Who is Samir Kumar?
Samir Kumar has been associated with Amazon since 1999 and has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth. He was instrumental in the 2013 launch of Amazon India, the e-commerce giant’s Indian platform, which has since become one of Amazon’s most important markets globally. Kumar currently leads Amazon’s consumer operations across multiple regions, including West Asia, South Africa, and Turkey. In his new role, he will continue overseeing these areas while also managing the India business.
