Manav leads a regional organisation of over 60 highly-talented engineers, software developers and data scientists who deliver technology solutions to address the ever-changing needs of home seekers, real estate agents and property developers across the region. Manav will partner with the product management team to drive PropertyGuru's industry-leading initiatives in artificial intelligence and augmented reality. His team will also be responsible for further developing the automation, scalability and security capabilities for the Group's platforms and operations.
Commenting on his appointment, Manav Kamboj said, "I look forward to contributing to Asia's largest online property group, and being part of the Guru family that has transformed the company from a start up to the high-growth proptech company it is today. I am excited to use technology as a key enabler to bring to consumers and business partners an enhanced experience in property search across the region."
Prior to joining PropertyGuru, Manav served as vice president and head of buyer product and technology at Snapdeal, one of the largest eCommerce players in India. At Snapdeal, he led the improvement of user experience for the buyers by revamping platforms, including apps and mobile
Manav also co-founded and was the CEO of LetsGoMo Labs (short for Let's Go Mobile), a leading mobile app development studio with operations in India and the United States. He grew the start-up to a hundred-strong team of specialists, enabling them to deliver best-in-class mobile experiences for some of the top ecommerce and consumer internet companies in India.
Hari V. Krishnan, Chief Executive Officer of PropertyGuru Group said, "I am delighted to welcome Manav to PropertyGuru. His impressive leadership experience in the technology sector will be an invaluable asset to our tech and product initiatives. I look forward to him helping us build a strong engineering culture here, to inspire our wonderful team of engineers. We share the same belief in the power of technological innovation to enhance consumer experiences, solve real customer problems and drive business growth."