Varun R.

CEO

Delhi, Delhi, India15 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led global policy development at Meta.
  • Expert in internet governance and public policy.
  • Proven track record in crisis management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Social Media and Public Policy sectors with a focus on regulatory compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Policy DevelopmentLeadershipCrisis ResponsePublic Health PolicyPolicy ResearchResearchSoftware Engineering

Other Skills

Stakeholder EngagementRegulatory StrategyPolicy AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceStrategic PlanningStakeholder MappingPolicy BriefsPublic Health AdvocacyData AnalysisResearch SupportConference OrganizationDemand ForecastingData ManagementSQLOracle

About

I am an accomplished technology and public policy leader with ~15 years of experience spanning politics, tech policy, trust & safety, advocacy, media, and online speech governance on a global scale. My expertise includes a deep understanding of critical internet governance issues, as well as the socio-political and business environments in India and the broader APAC region. Currently, I lead a global team at Meta responsible for governing free expression and advertising. I have a proven track record in building, hiring, and managing high-performing teams, and bring significant experience in navigating complex regulatory and policy challenges across diverse markets.

Experience

15 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs
Average Tenure
9 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Meta

Content Policy Director, India - APAC at Meta

Jan 2017Present · 9 yrs 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

  • Leadership: Lead a diverse team of high-performing professionals across multiple countries, fostering collaboration and excellence in a global environment.
  • Policy Development & Oversight: Oversee cross-functional policy development governing speech and advertising on Facebook and Instagram, ensuring alignment with user equity, business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Executive Engagement & Strategic Planning: Collaborate closely with Meta’s executive leadership on policy matters, strategic communications, and long-term planning to drive organizational goals.
  • Crisis Response & Election Coordination: Direct Meta’s response to global crises, critical incidents, and major elections, ensuring timely and effective action across markets.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to inform and enhance policy development.
  • Regulatory Strategy & Compliance: Shape Meta’s positions on complex content and adjacent regulations across multiple countries, leading compliance efforts and adapting policies to meet evolving regulatory standards.
  • Public Representation & Advocacy: Represented Meta in over 250 engagements with government officials, civil society, academia, media, and other key stakeholders throughout India and the APAC region.
LeadershipPolicy DevelopmentCrisis ResponseStakeholder EngagementRegulatory Strategy

Aequitas consulting private limited

Technical Officer

Jun 2015Sep 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Landscape studies and stakeholder mapping on public health issues
  • Organized round tables on public health issues with government, private & civil society stakeholders
  • Represented Aequitas at national and international advocacy fora
  • Prepared policy briefs and white papers on public health policy issues
  • Organized field trips in India for Parliamentary delegations on public health issues
Stakeholder MappingPolicy BriefsPublic Health AdvocacyPublic Health Policy

Rajya sabha tv

Policy Researcher

Apr 2013May 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

  • Policy research to support the channel's programming
  • Analyzed proceedings of Rajya Sabha and tracked progress of policy initiatives in Parliament
  • Prepared issue briefs on varied policy and political developments
  • Analyzed Union Budget Papers in 2013 and 2014 for channel programming
  • Election data analysis during 2014 General Elections and other subsequent state elections
Policy ResearchData Analysis

Rajiv gandhi institute for contemporary studies

Research Assistant to Legislators

Jul 2012Mar 2013 · 8 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Research Assistant to Members of Parliament
  • Supported Fellows at RGICS on research projects
  • Organized conferences on contemporary political & policy issues for legislators & academics
Research SupportConference OrganizationResearch

Accenture technology solutions

Software Engineer

Sep 2010Jul 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore, India

  • Demand forecasting and fulfillment analysis of products based on data from a retail client
  • Managed mission critical applications for a large electricity distributor and supplier
Demand ForecastingData ManagementSoftware Engineering

Education

R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering

B. Tech — Information Technology

Sep 2006Apr 2010

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