Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, July 2025 – Ankit Rihal has taken on the role of Head – Global Partnerships, India at Meta, marking a significant milestone in his decade-long journey with the tech giant. Based in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Ankit will now lead strategic partnerships across India, driving Meta’s vision of expanding meaningful connections between creators, communities, and the platform.
Ankit has been with Meta for over nine years, previously serving as Head – Public Figures & Established Creator Partnerships, where he built influential relationships with some of India’s most prominent creators and personalities. He earlier led the Entertainment Partnerships vertical and was instrumental in developing content strategies that amplified user engagement across Facebook and Instagram.
Before joining Meta, Ankit was Director – Product Management at Vuclip Inc. (Viu), where he was at the forefront of product innovation in mobile video streaming. His tenure at Sony Pictures Networks India as Manager – Digital & New Media involved shaping the broadcaster’s early digital strategies in the Indian OTT space.
Ankit began his career at Jump Games (Reliance BIG Entertainment) as Manager – Partner Alliances, where he handled operator relations, strategic partnerships, and content monetization across various telecom platforms. His deep expertise across digital content, product strategy, and platform partnerships has positioned him as a seasoned leader in India’s evolving media-tech ecosystem.
About Meta
Meta is the global technology company behind platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. With a mission to build the future of human connection, Meta is investing in immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality to bring communities closer. Its global platforms serve billions of users and provide vital tools for communication, business, and creative expression in over 100 countries.
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