Amazon India Head Manish Tiwary Resigns After Eight Years

Manish Tiwary, Country Manager for Amazon India, has resigned and will continue until October for a smooth transition. His leadership over eight years significantly contributed to Amazon's growth in India. Senior VP Amit Agarwal will stay closely involved with the team.

Amazon India head and country manager Manish Tiwary has resigned, the e-commerce giant said on Tuesday.

Tiwary will continue with Amazon until October to help ensure a smooth transition.

'Manish Tiwary, country manager for Amazon India, has decided to pursue an opportunity outside of the company. Manish's leadership over the last eight years has been instrumental in delivering for customers and sellers, making Amazon.in the preferred marketplace in India,' Amazon India stated.

Amit Agarwal, senior vice president for India and Emerging Markets, will remain closely involved with the Amazon.in team.

'India is an important priority for the company,' Amazon emphasised in its statement.

'We are excited by the momentum and business results we have already achieved, and we are even more optimistic about the significant opportunities ahead to innovate on behalf of our customers and digitally transform lives and livelihoods,' the company added.

'Amit Agarwal, SVP India and Emerging Markets, will remain closely involved with the Amazon.in team, guiding its strong bench of leaders to deliver on this opportunity,' the statement concluded.

(With inputs from agencies.)