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Meta Platforms Appoints Aman Jain India Policy Head

Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Dec 12, 2025 · Last updated Dec 12, 2025

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The appointment of Aman Jain as head of Public Policy in India is expected to positively impact Meta Platforms' ability to navigate the complex regulatory environment in India, a key growth market. This strategic hire could lead to more favorable policy outcomes for Meta Platforms, potentially reducing regulatory risks and fostering a more stable operating environment for its platforms in India.

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Meta Platforms has appointed Aman Jain as its new head of Public Policy in India, effective early next year. Jain will report to Simon Milner, Vice President of Policy for Asia Pacific at Meta Platforms, and will join the India leadership team. He brings over 20 years of experience from roles at Amazon (company), Alphabet Inc., the United States — United States Department of Justice, and the India — Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. This appointment is crucial for Meta Platforms as India is its largest market, with a rapidly growing digital economy and increasing regulatory scrutiny on social media and AI. Jain's role will involve shaping Meta Platforms' policy approach across AI, emerging tech, and the creator economy, aiming to build a more inclusive and trusted internet ecosystem in India. This move follows other leadership changes at Meta Platforms India, including Shivnath Thukral's departure to Walmart — PhonePe and the promotions of Arun Srinivas and Sandhya Devanathan. Meta Platforms has also recently formed a joint venture with Reliance Industries for an AI-focused business, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited, and has faced penalties from the India — Election Commission of India.

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Aman Jain was appointed as the new head of Public Policy for Meta Platforms in India, bringing over 20 years of experience in public policy and technology.
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Simon Milner, Vice President of Policy for Asia Pacific at Meta Platforms, welcomed Aman Jain's appointment and highlighted his extensive experience.
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Shivnath Thukral previously held the position of Vice President of Public Policy at Meta Platforms India before moving to Walmart — PhonePe.
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Aman Jain served as an Advisor to the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
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Arun Srinivas was promoted to Managing Director and Head for Meta Platforms' India operations earlier this year.
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Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited is a joint venture between Meta Platforms and Reliance Industries focused on AI.
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Sandhya Devanathan's role at Meta Platforms was expanded to oversee both India and Southeast Asia.
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Shivnath Thukral, the former head of Public Policy for Meta Platforms India, moved to Walmart — PhonePe as Vice President for Public Policy and Government Affairs.
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