Xiaomi India Head Resigned: Muralikrishnan B, the India head of Chinese smart device manufacturer Xiaomi, has resigned from the company. Giving this information, the company said that Muralikrishnan now wants to work in the field of academic research. Xiaomi said that Muralikrishnan will continue to serve the company as an independent strategic advisor in future also.
Muralikrishnan B will step down from his role at the end of this year
Xiaomi India said that Muralikrishnan B, the current President of Xiaomi India, will step down from his role at the end of this year. After more than six years with the company, Muralikrishnan wants to pursue his work in academic research. Muralikrishnan took charge of the company when its dispute with the Enforcement Directorate was at its peak. In April 2022, the Enforcement Directorate had seized more than Rs 5551 crore from the company for allegedly violating foreign exchange management rules.
Xiaomi said that throughout his tenure, Muralikrishnan has played a key role in enhancing Xiaomi’s brand presence, leading strategic direction across teams and leading important public affairs efforts.
Muralikrishnan played different roles in the company
In the third quarter of 2024, the company had 16.7 percent share in terms of volume and 8.7 percent share in terms of value in the Indian market. Muralikrishnan joined Xiaomi India in 2018 and held various roles including Chief Operating Officer before being promoted to the position. Let us tell you that Xiaomi has recently appointed Sudhin Mathur, former Managing Director of Motorola Mobility in India, as its Chief Operating Officer.
Xiaomi is trying to regain its lost position in India
After leading the smartphone market in India for many years, Xiaomi is making efforts to regain its number one position. According to Counterpoint Research, Xiaomi returned to the top position in the second quarter of 2024 but again lost that position to Vivo.
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