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InMobi hires former Google exec

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BANGALORE, INDIA: InMobi, an independent mobile advertising network, announced on Monday that it has appointed former Google executive Atul Satija as vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific.

Satija will spearhead InMobi's Asia Pacific business strategy alongside the global executive team, said a press release.

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Atul takes over from Emmanuel Allix, who recently left the company to pursue other opportunities. Atul was previously head of Wireless Business, Japan & Asia Pacific at Google.

“It’s an exciting time for us and our team across the globe is geared up for an extremely successful 2011 as a global mobile technology provider. As we continue to evolve with the rapidly changing business landscape, we are delighted to welcome Atul to the InMobi family,” said Naveen Tewari, founder and CEO, InMobi.

Satija said InMobi has grown at a tremendous pace in the last two years as the market for mobile advertising takes off.

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“As an independent network, it is ideally placed to offer the market greater choice... One of the first tasks I have on hand is to further strengthen the regional team based in Singapore with outstanding industry talent,” he said.

Atul will be based out of Bangalore, and will be responsible for expanding InMobi’s operations in the region, maintaining customer relationships and establishing new avenues for growth, the release added.

He brings with him over 12 years of experience in the technology and online media space in the Asia Pacific region. While at Google, Atul was responsible for driving its mobile business strategy and partnerships across the region, and was also head of Business Development for India.

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