eBay appoints Vidmay Naini as general manager for emerging markets

Ecommerce giant eBay has appointed Vidmay Naini as its general manager for global emerging markets.

Based in Singapore, Naini will lead the firm’s business in Southeast Asia, India, Eastern Europe, Israel, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

"I am delighted to step into this global role. There is a significant opportunity to scale up eBay's mission of empowering people and creating economic opportunity for all by expanding our efforts across these regions,” Naini said in a statement.


“The digital economy is exponentially growing in these markets, with small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) propelling its growth. Global ecommerce platforms such as eBay can revolutionize export opportunities and expand the reach these businesses can achieve,” he added, in the statement. “Through our global marketplace, my team and I look forward to establishing and enhancing the retail exports ecosystem for businesses to grow and reach consumers across the world."

Naini has been with eBay for the last 18 years. His previous projects include eBay’s strategic investment in Flipkart in 2017 as well as transforming eBay's business in India.

Prior to this appointment, he had been leading the Southeast Asia and India business.

In his expanded role, Naini will oversee eBay's efforts in helping businesses from these markets tap into global demand.

In February, eBay had announced plans to lay off 500 employees, or about 4% of its workforce.

In a memo to employees, CEO Jamie Iannone said the company decided to make cuts after examining the global macroeconomic environment over the past several months.