Umang Bedi, the managing director for the leading social media giant Facebook for India and South Asia has decided to quit the company.
Facebook India released a statement that read, “We confirm that Umang Bedi will be leaving his role and Facebook at the end of this year. He’s built a really strong team and business during his time with us, and we wish him all the best.”
Sandeep Bhushan the director, consumer and media for South Asia Facebook will act as the temporary managing director.
Umang Bedi joined Facebook in 2016 as the Managing Director for India and South Asia.
Vice President of Facebook, Asia Pacific appreciated Bedi during his appointment last year and said, “India is known for its great talent pool and we are really pleased to have Umang Bedi, a proven business executive to lead our business in India. I also want to wish Kirthiga (Former Managing Director) the very best in her new global role. Kirthiga has played a huge and key role in building our India business from scratch, and I know she will continue to deliver the same impact in the U.S.”
Under Bedi’s leadership, Facebook users in India crossed the 240 million mark. This resulted in India becoming the largest audience country for Facebook.
