Mumbai: OLX India, the online marketplace,  announced that it has appointed Gunjan Kumar as its chief product officer (CPO).

Gunjan's role at OLX India will be to lead the next phase of growth by spearheading the development of innovative products that will add immense value to OLX India's customers.

Gunjan’s joining reiterates OLX India’s dedication to continuous product innovation in maintaining market leadership.

Bringing over 14 years of experience, Gunjan possesses a wealth of expertise, having led successful product teams at esteemed companies. Before joining OLX India, he served as director of products at Times Internet and held pivotal product roles at Ixigo.com, Snapdeal, and Amazon.

“We are thrilled to welcome Gunjan to the OLX family,” said  OLX India managing director and chief executive officer Amit Kumar. “His extensive experience in product development and deep understanding of the Indian consumer landscape will be invaluable to take us to our next phase of growth, driving greater value for our customers,”  he added

Commenting on his appointment, Gunjan Kumar said, "The Indian online marketplace is a dynamic and ever-evolving space, and I’m excited to utilise my experience to tackle ecosystem challenges and pioneer innovative solutions that revolutionise the user experience. With OLX India's position as a market leader, I am committed to redefining our platform to meet the evolving needs of our users and maintain our competitive edge in the industry."

Gunjan holds an MBA in Marketing from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and an engineering degree. In addition to his professional endeavours, Gunjan is a passionate traveller who is always planning his next adventure.