Nikhil Arora joins GoDaddy India as Vice President and Managing Director

Arora will lead corporate strategy, business development and customer experience for GoDaddy in India.

In a recent announcement, GoDaddy has appointed Nikhil Arora as vice president and managing director, India. Arora will lead corporate strategy, business development and customer experience for GoDaddy in India.

Andrew Low Ah Kee, executive vice president, GoDaddy International, says in a press release, "India has an estimated 460 million users online and an increasing mobile internet environment, so SMBs are taking their ventures online to attract customers and extend their brands. We are delighted to have Nikhil on board to help SMBs in India grow their businesses online. His passion for solving technology challenges, working with SMBs to develop relevant products in emerging markets, and his proven business experience will help GoDaddy extend its leadership position in India."

Commenting on his appointment, Arora, says in a press release, "I have a passion for helping to transform the lives of micro and small businesses by embracing their challenges and creating solutions to help them be successful. GoDaddy is the hub where businesses come to create a digital presence for their venture and continue to manage their digital presence with ease as their business grows. We believe in partnering with our customers during their business journey as they accelerate their path to success. Together with our partners, we have an opportunity in India to continue to fuel the dreams of small businesses and help them take their ideas to the next level. I look forward to working with the talented GoDaddy teams and supporting our customers in India."

Prior to joining GoDaddy India, Arora led the Asia and India operations for WeWork. Previously, he served as vice president and managing director of Intuit India, where he led Intuit's India business strategy, strengthened partnerships and capitalised on social, mobile and global market trends impacting small businesses. Arora is highly experienced in corporate strategy, business development, marketing, finance and operations, over a career spanning two decades and five countries. This includes roles at Laureate Education, ADP, Delphi Automotive and CBS Television.

Arora earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona, and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Hofstra University, New York.