New Delhi: Manish Tiwary, the country head of Amazon India, has resigned from his position, according to a spokesperson from the e-commerce giant. This departure marks a notable shift in the leadership team of one of Indias largest online marketplaces. Tiwary is set to pursue a new role at a different organization.Transition and interim arrangementsThe resignation of Tiwary leaves a key leadership role vacant at Amazon India. As of now, the company has not announced a successor. Reports suggest that Amazon is unlikely to appoint an immediate replacement. Instead, the existing management team will work closely with Amit Agarwal, the Senior Vice President for Emerging Markets at Amazon, during this transition period.Reuters Flash: Amazon India country head Manish Tiwary has resigned, sources say. A spokesperson confirms, will be issuing statement pic.twitter.com/VNoohdrE22— Aditya Kalra (@adityakalra) August 6, 2024Tiwarys contributions Manish Tiwarys tenure at Amazon India spans eight years, having joined the company in 2016 after a notable career at Unilever. During his time at Amazon, Tiwary was instrumental in leading the consumer business segment, including overseeing seller services. He will remain with the company until October to facilitate a smooth transition and ensure continuity in leadership.Looking aheadThe resignation of Tiwary is expected to bring changes to the strategic direction of Amazon India. The company will need to navigate this transition carefully as it continues to operate in one of the most competitive e-commerce markets globally.
