MUMBAI: MySpace has appointed Sandeep Suvarna as senior marketing manager for India operations.

Suvarna will be responsible for driving the marketing strategy, public relations and distribution of Myspace products for users in India. He will report to MySpace India country head Hari V Krishnan.

Krishnan said, "We at MySpace India are very excited to have Sandeep on board. Considering the youthful culture at MySpace, we wanted someone energetic and enthusiastic to drive the brand with cutting edge and innovative ideas making it a leader in this highly competitive industry. We are sure that Sandeep, with his experience, understanding of the industry and our target groups, will prove to be an asset to the company."

"I am excited to be part of MySpace India at such an important point when the brand is evolving in the country. I am looking forward to working closely with Hari and my new colleagues to help MySpace India achieve its full potential as the industry’s leading player. My primary focus over the coming months will be on showcasing the unique offerings of MySpace to Indian consumers and to drive user acquisition and engagement," added Suvarna.

Prior to this, Suvarna was with Yahoo! India as marketing manager. He has also worked with Tribal DDB India.