Amazon appoints Samir Kumar as new country manager for India

E-commerce giant Amazon has announced the appointment of Samir Kumar as the new Country Manager for India, effective October 1. Kumar will take over from Manish Tiwary, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside the company.

In a leadership update, Amazon noted that Kumar, a veteran with 25 years of experience at the company, will lead the India consumer business while continuing his role overseeing consumer operations in the Middle East, South Africa, and Turkey.