Gurugram, Haryana, India, June 2024 – Kunal Rana has joined Google as the new Director – Merchant Services, Google Pay. In his new role, Kunal will lead the merchant services and monetization efforts for Google Pay, driving growth and innovation in the digital payments space.
Kunal brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as Head of Apple App Store India at Apple from April 2021 to June 2024. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in supporting app developers and partners in the global app economy, helping Indian iOS users discover the best apps and games. His leadership in this role significantly enhanced the App Store’s presence and performance in India.
Prior to his stint at Apple, Kunal was with Flipkart, where he held several key positions over a span of nearly three years. As Senior Director, Head of Services & Growth and Supply Chain, Mobiles BU, he led strategic partnerships and growth initiatives, enhancing the customer experience in the mobile segment. He also served as Senior Director Corporate Strategy, where he spearheaded long-term strategy development and cross-category initiatives.
Kunal’s career also includes a significant tenure at The Coca-Cola Company as Director Strategy & Innovation for India and South West Asia Business Unit (INSWABU). In this role, he led strategy planning and innovation efforts, contributing to the company’s growth and market presence in the region.
Earlier in his career, Kunal worked at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a Principal, where he was a core member of the Consumer Industry Practice and Marketing & Sales, Global Advantage functional practices. He advised leading companies on their biggest challenges, leveraging his expertise in business strategy and market insights.
Kunal’s diverse experience also includes roles at Strategic Decisions Group (SDG) as an Engagement Manager, KPMG Advisory Services as a Consultant, and ITC Limited as an Asst. Manager, Product Development and Asst. Manager, Sales (under training). His early career also saw him as a Summer Trainee at Britannia Industries Limited, where he managed the launch of new products and advertising campaigns.
Google is a global technology leader renowned for its commitment to innovation and creating opportunities for everyone. From search engines to digital payments, Google builds products that help create opportunities for people worldwide. The company’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful, driven by a passion for innovation and a healthy disregard for the impossible.
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