Amazon Appoints Samir Kumar As Its India Country Manager

According to a leadership update by the company, Samir Kumar is working closely with Manish Tiwary on the transition, and will assume operational responsibilities for India starting October 1.

E-commerce giant Amazon on Wednesday announced that Samir Kumar will take on the responsibility to lead India as its country manager, following the resignation of Manish Tiwary.

According to a leadership update by the company, Mr Kumar is working closely with Manish Tiwary on the transition, and will assume operational responsibilities for India starting October 1.

"Amazon's 25-year veteran Samir Kumar will oversee Amazon's India consumer business as Manish Tiwary, current Country Manager for Amazon India, has decided to explore an opportunity outside Amazon," the update said.