New Delhi, March. 20 (PTI): Internet search major Google today said it has appointed Shailesh Rao as Managing Director for Sales and Operations in India.

Rao would manage Google's domestic business and strategic partnerships in India, a company statement said here.

Prior to this, Rao was working as Director for Google in California.

"As we continue to invest in India, Shailesh will focus on building a strong sales and operations team, developing Google's strategic partnerships and enhancing our relationships with industry and government," Google Inc Vice-President Asia Pacific and Latin America Operations Sukhwinder Singh Cassidy said.