Google Taps Nitin Gajria to Lead Southeast Asia Growth

Google has appointed Nitin Gajria as managing director for Southeast Asia and South Asia frontier markets. In his new role, Gajria will be responsible for regional growth strategy, commercial partnerships, developers, and creators.

Gajria returns to the region after leading APAC partnerships and has a long history with Google, having worked in various roles across India, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

The remit goes beyond advertising sales, combining several parts of Google's regional business at a time when AI adoption is accelerating across Southeast Asia. Gemini usage in Southeast Asia has more than doubled over the past year, according to Google's 2026 Southeast Asia Gemini report.