Update: A Realme representative has denied the rumors of Michael Guo taking over as Realme India’s head. As of now, there is no information available regarding who will be appointed as the new country head for Realme in India.

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Realme has established itself as a highly popular smartphone brand in India, owing in large part to the efforts of its India head Madhav Sheth, who played an important role in building a solid foundation for the company in the country. However, it is being reported that Realme is set to replace Sheth with a top executive from its China-based headquarters.

As per a report by ETTelecom, Madhav Sheth, who served as Realme India head, has reportedly tendered his resignation and has been succeeded by Michael Guo. While the Chinese company has not issued an official statement on this development, neither has Sheth made any public comment. It is speculated that Sheth may leave the company after the official announcement is made in the near future.

Madhav Sheth resigns

Insiders in the industry have reportedly told Business Standard that the leadership change at Realme may not bode well for the company. Madhav Sheth, who served as the India business lead, had become the face of Realme in a short period of time, and was instrumental in solidifying the brand’s position in the highly competitive smartphone market in India. Sheth, along with Realme’s CEO Sky Li, had established the foundation for the company’s success in India.

With more than 17 years of experience as a business leader, he has won several awards for his contributions to the global business arena. As a key member of the company, he is responsible for spearheading strategy development, product engineering, business development, market operations, and brand-building initiatives, among others. He reports directly to the chief executive of the smartphone giant headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

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