Meta SVP joins OpenAI amid India scrutiny

Devanathan's departure is a notable loss for Meta, especially as it navigates heightened regulatory attention in India. She was involved in the company's decision processes in the country and held leadership roles since 2016, including leading its Asia Pacific gaming business. Her exit follows the recent appointment of Prabhjeet Singh as OpenAI's India head, a former Uber executive, indicating a strategic push by OpenAI to strengthen its regional leadership. OpenAI has been expanding its footprint across the Asia Pacific, having opened offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, and Delhi over the past two years, which suggests Devanathan's role will be pivotal in driving growth and managing regulatory engagement in the region. Meanwhile, Meta's India managing director, Arun Srinivas, will now report directly to Benjamin Joe, the company's vice president for Asia-Pacific, as the company adjusts its leadership structure amid ongoing challenges with Indian authorities over content moderation and safety issues.