Former Apple Executive Mitul Shah Joins Google to Lead Devices Business in India
Mitul Shah, a former Apple India executive, has joined Google as the Managing Director for its Devices and Services business in India. This move is part of Google's strategy to strengthen its presence in the country’s premium smartphone market. He will now lead the sales and expansion of Google’s Pixel smartphones in the country.
Taking to LinkedIn, Shah said, “I am happy to share that I have started an exciting new journey with Google as managing director for devices and services business – leading Pixel’s sales and expansion efforts in India.”
“It is an honour to be part of a company that’s at the forefront of innovation, and I am particularly thrilled to be working on a product that has the potential to put the magic and power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the pockets of millions of people across my beloved country,” he added.
“Pixel is not just another device. Its the platform designed to put the immense power and possibilities of AI in everyone’s pocket. It is an absolute privilege to be part of this story, to bring the best of Google to Indian consumers and build a more connected and empowered society”, Shah further said.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he has been with Apple for nearly a decade, starting in 2015, where he held various roles. Most recently, he served as the head of consumer sales at the company’s Gurugram office for almost three years. Before that, Shah worked with multinational companies like Accenture and Infosys Technologies. He brings a total of 22 years of experience in the tech and retail sectors.
In August, Google kicked off production of its flagship Pixel 8 smartphone in India.
Back then, the company said its move to initiate smartphone production in India would enable it to bring a better “experience” to people across the country.
Furthermore, the tech giant inked a pact with the Tamil Nadu government to explore manufacturing of its ‘Made in India’ Pixel 8 smartphones, skill development and build an industrial ecosystem, enabling MSMEs to create scalable AI solutions, in early September.
In October of the previous year, Google appointed Sreenivasa Reddy as the head of its public policy affairs in India, where he is responsible for developing policies and programs that foster innovation, economic growth, and social inclusion. Prior to joining Google, Reddy had worked with tech giants like Microsoft and Apple.
