OLX India Appoints Olive Sen as Chief Business Officer for Non-Autos Categories
OLX India, a leading online classifieds platform, has appointed Olive Sen as Chief Business Officer for the Horizontal Business Unit (Non-Autos). He will lead growth and innovation across real estate, jobs, mobiles, electronics, and more.
Olx IndiaOlive SenChief Business OfficerClassifiedsOnline MarketplaceReal EstateMay 22, 2025
Olive Sen brings over a decade of diverse experience spanning the consumer internet, product strategy, and digital marketplace ecosystems. He has spent more than 7.5 years in the classifieds space, including over six years at OLX Group, where he led product, marketing, and analytics functions. His contributions played a crucial role in driving user growth, engagement, and monetization across the platform. Prior to rejoining OLX, Olive served as Chief Product Officer at BetterPlace, a full-stack workforce management platform, and held leadership roles at Thinkfoods.in and NYX.
An IIT Kharagpur graduate, Olive has previously worked with Nissan Motors and ZS Associates, building a strong foundation in engineering and consulting before transitioning into product leadership roles. His extensive background in the industry makes him well-equipped to take on this new challenge at OLX India.
Vinay Sanghi, chairman and founder of CarTrade Tech, expressed his enthusiasm about Olive's return to OLX. “We are excited to welcome Olive back to OLX. His deep understanding of the platform, coupled with a strong strategic vision, makes him the ideal leader to drive our Horizontal Business Unit (Non-Autos) business forward. We are confident that his leadership will unlock new avenues of growth and significantly enhance user engagement in these categories.”
Commenting on his appointment, Olive Sen said, “I’m excited to return to OLX India at a time when the classifieds space is evolving rapidly. The Non-Autos categories—from consumer goods to real estate and jobs—represent a massive opportunity to build for scale and depth. I’m looking forward to working with the incredible team at OLX to unlock this potential and deliver meaningful experiences for our users.”
This appointment aligns with OLX India’s broader vision to be a trusted platform that connects buyers and sellers across every aspect of daily life. With Olive Sen at the helm, the company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for online classifieds and continue to innovate and expand its offerings.
OLX India is a leading online classifieds platform that connects buyers and sellers across various categories, including real estate, jobs, mobiles, and electronics. The platform aims to provide a seamless and trusted experience for users, making it easier for them to find and transact on a wide range of items and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Sen's new role at OLX India?
Olive Sen has been appointed as the Chief Business Officer for the Horizontal Business Unit (Non-Autos) at OLX India. He will be responsible for driving growth and innovation across various categories, including real estate, jobs, mobiles, and electronics.
What is the Horizontal Business Unit (Non-Autos)?
The Horizontal Business Unit (Non-Autos) at OLX India encompasses all categories of the platform except for the automotive vertical. This includes real estate, jobs, mobiles, electronics, and other consumer goods.
What is Olive Sen's background?
Olive Sen is an IIT Kharagpur graduate with over a decade of experience in the consumer internet, product strategy, and digital marketplace ecosystems. He has previously worked at OLX Group, BetterPlace, Thinkfoods.in, and NYX, among others.
What is OLX India's broader vision?
OLX India's broader vision is to be a trusted platform that connects buyers and sellers across every aspect of daily life. The company aims to provide a seamless and trusted experience for users, making it easier for them to find and transact on a wide range of items and services.
What does Vinay Sanghi, chairman and founder of CarTrade Tech, say about Olive Sen's appointment?
Vinay Sanghi expressed his excitement about Olive Sen's return to OLX, stating that his deep understanding of the platform and strong strategic vision make him the ideal leader to drive the Horizontal Business Unit (Non-Autos) forward.
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