TikTok appoints Nikhil Gandhi as Head of India operations

TikTok, the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile video, today announced the appointment of Nikhil Gandhi as the Head of TikTok India. Based out of Mumbai, Gandhi will lead  the development of TikTok's products and operations in India to achieve its global mission - inspire creativity and bring joy.

Since late 2017, TikTok has been investing in product, building a team, and enabling community growth in India. In his new role, Gandhi will focus on inspiring creativity and bringing joy to TikTok's users, while also working to have a broader positive impact in the country. As India TikTok head, Nikhil  will prioritize key initiatives, such as #EduTok, that benefit the community.

 Commenting on his appointment, Nikhil Gandhi said, “I am excited to be part of TikTok’s journey in India at a time when it is strengthening its overall presence in the country and building a platform that enables creative expression. I am looking forward to working with the team to build a platform that adds value to India’s growing digital community, everyday.”

In a career spanning over 20 years, Nikhil has held leadership positions at leading media and entertainment companies. Most recently, Nikhil was spearheading the business growth at Times Global Broadcasting as President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Times Network, Nikhil was at The Walt Disney Company for 9 years. Adding to his experience are his stints at UTV Global Broadcasting and Viacom Media Networks. 

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