Google has announced the appointment of Gaurav Bhaskar to head its Communications & Public Affairs function for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Bhaskar, who has been with Google for over 16 years, recently shared his excitement about taking on the expanded role, which covers India, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.
In a post announcing the move, he 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.”
The new role comes at a time when the APAC region is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence, and Bhaskar emphasized the importance of shaping communications strategies that foster growth while creating inclusive opportunities.
Bhaskar has held several senior positions at Google over the years, including Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs for India, Southeast Asia, and South Asia since 2022, and has been part of Google India in various communications roles since 2009. Prior to joining Google, he led corporate communications at Rediff.com and served as Deputy General Manager at Vaishnavi Corporate Communication Pvt. Ltd, handling clients in the IT and telecom sectors.
Reflecting on his journey, Bhaskar acknowledged the teams and mentors who supported him, adding, “This journey would be impossible without the people who have been part of it. I’m deeply grateful for the trust and partnership of all the leaders I’ve worked with and for the creativity and dedication of my incredible teams, you are the ones who make the magic happen.”
Based in Singapore, Bhaskar now takes on the challenge of leading communications for one of Google’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions, aiming to champion an AI-powered future that addresses real-world challenges and unlocks human potential.
