Mumbai: Pocket FM has announced the elevation of Lalit Gangwar as Chief Operating Officer, marking a strategic move as the company accelerates its global expansion. In his new role, Lalit will lead all global business operations for Pocket FM’s audio vertical, with end-to-end responsibility across markets, growth, monetisation, and execution.
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the company as it strengthens its operational foundation to enable long-term, scalable growth across international markets.
A founding member of the team, Lalit Gangwar has been instrumental in shaping Pocket FM’s growth journey. He built the company’s early marketing and growth playbook in India, helping scale the platform to over 150 million users within its first year and establishing category leadership in audio storytelling.
He later spearheaded Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, building the business from the ground up. His leadership in setting up teams, defining market strategy, and driving execution enabled the company to achieve meaningful scale in the region, underscoring its capability to build sustainable global businesses.
As COO, Lalit will focus on scaling global markets, strengthening operating discipline, and building robust systems, talent, and processes to support the company’s next phase of growth.
“Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets. At Pocket FM, we strongly believe in growing leaders from within, and Lalit’s journey is a reflection of that. His ability to combine sharp execution with long-term thinking makes him the right leader to run our global audio business as we enter the next phase of growth,” said Rohan Nayak, Co-founder and CEO, Pocket FM.
“Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact. Having been part of this journey from the beginning, I am excited to take on this role and continue building a global business that empowers creators and delivers immersive storytelling experiences to audiences worldwide. Our focus will remain on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling, and strengthening monetisation,” said Lalit Gangwar, COO, Pocket FM.
Over the past few years, Pocket FM has emerged as a leading player in the global audio storytelling space, supported by a rapidly expanding audience base. The company continues to invest in new storytelling formats, including AI-powered content and genre expansion, while strengthening its creator ecosystem to drive sustainable growth.
