Bengaluru: Truecaller has appointed Gaurav Loomba as the Senior Director of Public Affairs in India. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its presence in India, its largest market, where it boasts over 383 million users.
Gaurav joins Truecaller after a distinguished career in public affairs, having previously served as the AVP of Government and Public Affairs at Paytm. He has also held key positions at National Payments Corporation of India and ICICI Bank, where he led efforts in fostering relationships with government bodies and industry associations on policy and regulatory matters. Gaurav’s expertise in digital payments and financial services, along with his experience in managing CSR and ESG initiatives, positions him as a valuable addition to the Truecaller team.
In his new role, Gaurav will work closely with government agencies to shape and implement public affairs strategies that will secure critical policy and regulatory support for Truecaller’s continued growth and innovation in India.
Gaurav Loomba expressed his excitement about the new role, saying, “I am pleased to announce my appointment as the Senior Director of Public Affairs at Truecaller. In this role, I will be tasked with enhancing the organisation’s engagement with government ministries and agencies. My primary objective will be to develop and implement strategies that ensure comprehensive policy and regulatory support, thereby reinforcing Truecaller’s commitment to the Indian market.”
Truecaller’s Chief Commercial Officer, Kari Krishnamurthy, also welcomed the new appointment, stating, “Gaurav Loomba’s leadership in Public Affairs marks a pivotal step as we deepen our focus on India, our largest market. His regulatory expertise and ability to cultivate meaningful stakeholder engagement will strengthen our partnerships and advance our strategic goals in telecommunications.”
