Motorola Appoints T.M Narasimhan as Managing Director of Mobile Business Group in India
Motorola Mobility India has announced the appointment of Mr. T.M Narasimhan as the Managing Director of the Mobile Business Group in India. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening Motorola’s position in the smartphone market and achieving its objective of becoming one of the top three smartphone brands in the country.
Mr. T.M Narasimhan brings a wealth of experience in sales operations, business and financial planning, and P&L management from his previous roles at renowned FMCG and consumer tech organizations such as PepsiCo, Britannia, and Samsung. With his expertise, he will now lead Motorola’s operations in India, reporting to Mr. Prashanth Mani, who continues to oversee Motorola’s Asia Pacific business.
Underlining the significance of the Indian market within the Asia Pacific region, Mr. Prashanth Mani expressed his confidence in Mr. T.M Narasimhan’s ability to play a crucial role in driving even greater success for the team in India. This appointment reflects Motorola’s commitment to further expand and strengthen its presence in the country.
Mr. T.M Narasimhan himself expressed his enthusiasm about joining Motorola and contributing to the brand’s growth journey in India. He acknowledged Motorola’s sound product strategy, robust business model, and strong brand presence, while also pledging to build upon the existing foundation.
Motorola has recently witnessed remarkable success in India, with double-digit premium growth compared to the overall market. This success can be attributed to the brand’s effective strategy, particularly with the launch of the Razr 40 and the Edge 40 series, which have shown impressive growth in the first half of the fiscal year 2023-2024.
In addition to its premium offerings, Motorola is also gearing up for the launch of its affordable Moto G34 5G in India. According to reports, the smartphone could be unveiled as early as January 9 in the country. This move is expected to further solidify Motorola’s position in the Indian market and cater to the growing demand for affordable 5G smartphones.
Overall, with the appointment of Mr. T.M Narasimhan as the Managing Director of the Mobile Business Group in India and its continued focus on delivering innovative and value-driven smartphones, Motorola is well-positioned to achieve its goal of becoming one of the top three smartphone brands in the country.
