Head of India

AI at Zapier At Zapier , we build and use automation every day to make work more efficient, creative, and human. So if you’re using AI tools while applying here - that’s great! We just ask that you use them responsibly and transparently . Check out our guidance on How to Collaborate with AI During Zapier’s Hiring Process , including how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or others during our hiring process - and when not to.   Job Posted: September 2026 Location: India Hi there! We're looking for a Director, India to serve as the senior-most, India-based leader of Zapier's India entity, acting as both a statutory Board Director and General Manager. This is a pivotal role at a formative stage of our India presence: you'll ensure full legal, tax, and regulatory compliance for our India entity while also serving as the bridge between Zapier's global strategy and its execution on the ground. You'll report to Ryan Roccon, our Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and partner closely with our India-based managers, our Operating Committee, and our external advisors at Deloitte. You'll own India operations as the accountable local leader, drive delivery and performance across India-based functions, and represent the entity to auditors and regulators. If you're looking for a role where you can build governance rhythms and operating discipline from the ground up while being the trusted face of a company's India presence, this is it. Our Commitment to Applicants Culture and Values at Zapier Zapier Guide to Remote Work Zapier Code of Conduct Diversity and Inclusivity at Zapier About You You have 15-20+ years of experience, including 5+ years in India site leadership, GM, COO, or country-head-type roles for multinational companies. You have strong business acumen and the ability to manage stakeholders in a global, matrix organization, where functional teams report to global leaders while maintaining a dotted-line relationship to you. You have strong knowledge of and exposure to financial, legal entity, and statutory compliance, audit, tax, and transfer pricing, gained through demonstrated experience working with Big 4 firms and/or legal counsel on India entity matters. You have strong people leadership and hiring instincts, with experience across hiring, performance management, employee relations, and exits in an Indian context. You're comfortable taking on statutory director responsibilities and signing off on board and compliance documents, including the personal liability that comes with it. You build positive working relationships and trust quickly with India-based teams, delivery managers, and the global executive team, and develop a deep understanding of the business, strategy, operations, and priorities. You're an effective communicator who can drive results and hold your ground in a complex, matrixed environment while remaining people-focused. Nice to have: prior experience setting up or scaling a Global Capability Center in India. Things You'll Do Serve as the primary liaison between Zapier's India operations and global leadership, ensuring alignment and coordination and escalating key issues to the executive team. Lead overall India operations, translating global strategy into local execution and providing regular updates to US leadership. Serve as the senior-most site leader for all India-based employees, establishing governance rhythms and driving a high-performance, high-autonomy, values-driven 100% remote team. Act as a statutory Board Director for Zapier India: attend board meetings, approve minutes and resolutions and sign statutory filings. Ensure full statutory, tax, and financial compliance of the Indian legal entity, and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and Indian regulatory authorities. Partner with Deloitte and internal finance on tax filings, audits, transfer pricing, and other regulatory matters. Own all India people decisions: hiring, compensation,