Amazon India CEO Manish Tiwary steps down after eight years

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

Tiwary will remain with Amazon until October to help ensure a smooth transition to the new company.

“Manish Tiwary, Country Director, Amazon India, has decided to pursue an opportunity outside the company. Manish’s leadership over the last eight years has played a pivotal role in delivering services to customers and sellers, making Amazon.in the preferred marketplace in India,” Amazon India said in a statement.

Amit Agarwal, senior vice president, India and emerging markets, will continue to be closely associated with the Amazon.in team.

“India is an important priority for our company,” Amazon said in a statement.

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

“Amit Agarwal, Senior Vice President, India and Emerging Markets, will remain closely associated with the Amazon.in team, leading its strong leadership team to capitalize on this opportunity,” the statement said.

(Based on information from the agency.)