Audio Series platform Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to VP and Country Head – US and lead the company’s content operations and revenue growth for the US market.
An IIT-Madras alumni, Lalit is a founding member of Pocket FM and a partner to Pocket FM’s journey since its early days. Prior to joining Pocket FM, he has worked with startups like Healthkart, Zomato and Dineout.
Lalit Gangwar, the newly appointed US Country Head, expressed his excitement about the journey ahead. He shared, “Pocket FM’s success underscores the impact of engaging storytelling. In the dynamic US entertainment industry, audio series are becoming more popular as a mainstream platform, fuelled by the emergence of widespread audio entertainment. Aligned with this evolution, we aim to deliver compelling storytelling that contributes to the growth of the audio series category in the US. It is my privilege and honor to have the opportunity to contribute to continue Pocket FM’s growth journey in US and take it to the next leap”
Commenting on the elevation, Rohan Nayak, CEO & Cofounder, Pocket FM, said, “Lalit’s contributions have been nothing short of extraordinary. He has been a driving force in our journey towards achieving profitable growth. In this elevated role, we believe Pocket FM will continue to thrive and keep expanding into newer territories and emerge as a global leader in the audio entertainment space,”
In 2022, the company announced its entry into the US market when it surpassed a US$25 million annualized revenue run rate (ARR). It remains bullish towards innovation and growth and aims to leverage its proven success to build a mainstream entertainment hub for a global audience.
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