Sandhya Devanathan moves on from Meta
Sandhya Devanathan served as the Vice President & Head - India and South East Asia
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Published: Aug 28, 2026 1:31 PM | 2 min read
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- Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President & Head of India and Southeast Asia at Meta, has announced her departure from the company after over a decade of service.
- In her LinkedIn post, she expressed gratitude for her experiences and colleagues, stating she is looking forward to her next adventure after a short break.
- Devanathan joined Meta in 2016, contributing to the growth of the Singapore and Vietnam markets, as well as leading the Gaming sector for APAC and later serving as Vice President of Meta India.
- She reflected on her journey at Meta, highlighting the company's evolution and her role in supporting digital transformation and fostering connections across various sectors in the region.
Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President & Head - India and South East Asia at Meta, has moved on from the company after more than a decade, she stated in her LinkedIn post.
In her post on LinkedIn, Devanathan said, "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".
In her post, Devanathan also mentioned that she will share more on her next chapter soon. "After a short break, I’m looking forward to my next exciting chapter - will share more on that soon", she said.
Devanathan is a global business leader with over two decades of experience and an international career in banking, payments and technology. She joined Meta in 2016 and helped build out the Singapore and Vietnam businesses and teams as well as Meta’s e-commerce initiatives in Southeast Asia. In 2020, she moved to lead Gaming for APAC which is one of the largest verticals for Meta globally.
In 2022, she was named as Vice President of Meta India. In her role, she focused on bringing the organization’s business and revenue priorities together to serve its partners and clients, while continuing to support the long-term growth of Meta’s business and commitment to India.
Here's her LinkedIn post:
Reflecting on her journey, she said, "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 our 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".
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