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Samir Kumar Named Head of Amazon India

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Samir Kumar Named Head of Amazon India

Athira Sethu

Kochi, 18 September 2024

Amazon has named Samir Kumar as the new country manager for its operations in India, effective October 1. This announcement follows the resignation of Manish Tiwary, who has led Amazon India since July 2020 and decided to leave the company to pursue new opportunities after more than eight years.

Samir Kumar has been with Amazon since 1999 and played a key role in launching Amazon India in 2013. He brings a wealth of experience to his new position, as he will also continue to oversee Amazon’s consumer businesses in the Middle East, South Africa, and Turkey.

Manish Tiwary’s resignation followed reports of an internal power struggle with Amit Agarwal, Amazon’s senior vice president for emerging markets. Sources suggest that Amit Agarwal wanted more control over the team in India, which may have influenced Manish Tiwary’s decision to step down. With Manish Tiwary’s departure, Samir Kumar and Amit Agarwal will now work together to guide Amazon’s operations in India.

Amit Agarwal expressed enthusiasm about the future of Amazon in India. He stated, “India remains an important priority for Amazon, and I am super excited about the opportunity ahead.” He highlighted the strong local leadership team and Samir Kumar’s experience in emerging markets, indicating optimism for future growth.

To better manage its operations, Amazon India will adopt a dual leadership structure. Samir Kumar will lead the current leadership team, which includes Saurabh Srivastava (Categories), Harsh Goyal (Everyday Essentials), Amit Nanda (Marketplace), and Aastha Jain (Growth Initiatives). Additionally, Kishore Thota, who focuses on the shopping experience in emerging markets, will report directly to Amit Agarwal.

Samir Kumar faces significant challenges in his new role. Amazon India has been losing market share to its main competitor, Flipkart, which is owned by Walmart. Despite its efforts, Amazon has also fallen behind in the quick commerce sector, where companies like Zomato’s Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and others are making strong gains.

With Samir Kumar’s leadership, Amazon aims to strengthen its position in the Indian e-commerce market. His extensive background and experience in the region will be vital as the company seeks to better serve its customers and compete effectively with local players.

The leadership changes highlight Amazon’s commitment to improving its operations in India, a crucial market for the company’s global strategy. As Samir Kumar prepares to step into his new role, many will be watching to see how he navigates the challenges ahead and drives growth for Amazon in one of its most important markets.

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