- LinkedIn has appointed **Kumaresh Pattabiraman** as the new India country manager and product head, effective August 23.
- Pattabiraman, a LinkedIn executive since **2013**, takes over from **Ashutosh Gupta**, who left in April after 11 years.
- India is LinkedIn's second-largest market with over **135 million members**, and the fastest-growing one globally.
- Pattabiraman has over **15 years** of experience, including a stint at Microsoft working on the Bing search engine.
- LinkedIn recently introduced short-form video and puzzle games in India, reflecting its focus on the growing market.
Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/linkedins-india-country-manager-ashutosh-gupta-to-leave-the-company-12461491.html)