Amazon veteran Samir Kumar to replace Manish Tiwary as head of India ops

Amazon has announced that Samir Kumar, a 25-year veteran of the company, will assume the role of head of its India consumer business effective October 1, 2024. This leadership change follows the resignation of Manish Tiwary, who had led Amazon India for over eight years.

Kumar’s new role will complement his current responsibilities of overseeing Amazon’s consumer businesses in West Asia, South Africa, and Türkiye.