REA Group has officially named Praveen Sharma as the new Chief Executive Officer of REA India, effective July. In his new role, Sharma will also join the REA Group Executive Leadership Team, signaling the company’s commitment to accelerating growth in India’s rapidly expanding proptech sector.
A seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience across digital, technology, media, and advertising in India and the Asia-Pacific region, Sharma most recently served at Paytm, overseeing Ads, Online Payments, and Commerce services. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Google as Regional Director – Performance Media, APAC, where he led performance ad products across the region.
REA Group CEO Owen Wilson expressed his confidence in the appointment, stating:
“Praveen brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in building high-performing teams and delivering results in digital businesses. We’re excited to welcome him to REA Group as we chart the next phase of growth for REA India.”
Excited about his new role, Praveen Sharma said:
“Joining REA India at such a pivotal moment is a privilege. The proptech landscape in India is ripe with opportunity, and I look forward to working with the talented team to drive innovation, enhance capabilities, and deliver greater value to our customers and users.”
Sharma will be based at REA India’s headquarters in Gurugram and will collaborate closely with outgoing CEO Dhruv Agarwala to ensure a seamless leadership transition.
