Gaurav Bhaskar to lead Global Comms and Public Affairs, APAC at Google

Bhaskar has been part of Google for more than 16 years

by e4m Staff
Published: Oct 6, 2025 10:06 AM | 1 min read

Gaurav Bhaskar has taken on a new role to lead Global Communications & Public Affairs, Asia-Pacific (APAC) at Google. In his new position, he will lead Google’s communications and public affairs strategy across the region.

Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Bhaskar said, “It’s been an incredible 16-year journey so far, and this next step feels like the most exciting one yet. Leading Comms for India, Southeast Asia & South Asia has been a profound privilege. I’m immensely proud of what we have accomplished and grateful for the lessons in leadership and innovation I’ve learned across these dynamic markets.”

He highlighted Asia-Pacific’s growing role in the global AI transformation, adding, “APAC is racing ahead to embrace AI and will play a major role in defining the next chapter of the AI revolution. I’m driven to ensure our communications function is at the heart of this transformation, championing an AI-powered future that solves real-world challenges and unlocks human potential.”

With over 25 years of experience, Bhaskar has been part of Google for more than 16 years. Before joining Google, he worked with Rediff.com, Vaishnavi Corporate Communications, Perfect Relations, and others. His expertise spans corporate reputation and risk management, crisis and issue management, brand communication, CSR, and events.