Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President & Head – India and South East Asia at Meta, has moved on from the company after more than a decade.
Announcing her departure on LinkedIn, Devanathan described the decision as bittersweet and said she was looking forward to her next chapter. She joined Meta in 2016, when the company had around 300 employees in Singapore.
During her tenure, Devanathan worked across sectors including ecommerce and gaming in APAC and later led teams across India and Southeast Asia. She also reflected on Meta’s evolution over the years, from the early conversations around digital transformation to the growth of its teams and products across the region.
“After more than a decade at Meta, I’ve made the bittersweet decision to move on to my next adventure. Saying goodbye to this incredible company and my amazing colleagues has been really difficult, but I leave with a heart full of gratitude and excitement about what lies ahead”, she stated on LinkedIn.
“I joined Meta when we had just about 300 employees in Singapore. The landscape looked so different in 2016 - everyone was talking about digital transformation. And we were right in the midst of it - helping startups, companies, creators and the ecosystem grow across the region while delivering great experiences for our hundreds of millions of users. While the team has grown and our products have evolved, our unwavering commitment to delivering the best for our clients has remained constant. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working across sectors like ecommerce and gaming in APAC, and leading talented teams across India and Southeast Asia. Throughout this journey, I’ve been fueled by the belief that our work brings meaningful connections to people and businesses worldwide”, she added.
