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Samsung India Exec Resigns Amid Policy Battles
15 Sep
Summary
- Public affairs and ESG head Rajiv Aggarwal resigned after almost four years.
- His departure follows Samsung's opposition to government app installations.
- Samsung is also challenging e-waste recycler payment policies in court.
Rajiv Aggarwal, the head of public affairs and ESG for Samsung India, has resigned after approximately four years with the company. His departure marks the end of his tenure this week, according to sources close to the situation. The specific reasons behind his resignation remain undisclosed.
Aggarwal's responsibilities included managing Samsung's relationship with the Indian government. This comes at a time when the South Korean tech giant, along with other companies like Apple, has faced pressure from the Indian government to pre-install state-run applications, a demand they have resisted due to privacy concerns.
Furthermore, Samsung is actively engaged in legal challenges against an Indian government policy that increases the financial contributions businesses must make to electronic-waste recyclers. The company holds a significant 16.2% share of India's smartphone market, positioning it as a major player in the sector.
