Taxi hailing app Uber hires its first India president to lead its business in the country. The San Francisco-based startup company hired Amit Jain, the former president of property portal Rent.com.

According to TechCrunch, Uber is proving its commitment to the South Asian market by appointing its first president there to run its operations in India, its second largest market. Jain has an impressive employment record, having worked for TPG Capital and McKinsey. As Uber president in India, Jain is assigned to lead "all business strategy, operations, and growth in a market of global strategic importance for Uber."

Uber usually appoints teams to handle businesses city-per-city, but it seems that it considers India a top priority by appointing a president in the country, which is a first for the company. There definitely is a big opportunity for a tech company in India, considering its 1.2 billion population, as well as its surging smartphone adaptation.

TechPortal reported that Uber has been in India for 19 months, and it faced hard winds in the field, including strict regulations and strong competitors like the local taxi service app Ola. Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said that he is very thrilled to have Amit as their president in India.

"Amit has the experience, entrepreneurial spirit and culture that Uber needs", Kalanick added. He made it very clear that he is confident in Amit's leadership.

Uber also offers other services beyond taxi services to provide for the specific needs of India. These services include auto rickshaws, hatchback rides, and are also starting cash payment services in Hyderabad, according to msn.com.

Jain confirmed his duty in the country as helping create thousands of jobs in India, empowering them with higher earning potential, flexible working schedules, and providing the customers with the best transportation service. Uber hiring its first president to lead its business in the country looks like a promising deal for the company and India.