Realme India chief Michael Guo exits as OPPO folds Realme, OnePlus into unified ecosystem
Eight-year veteran Guo steps down citing health; Chase Xu takes charge as OPPO kicks off a 12-15 month restructuring post-Diwali 2025. Phased layoffs, distributor integration and supply chain unification loom, with 25 employees already resigned amid the brand consolidation push.
What happened
Realme India head Michael Guo resigned citing health; Chase Xu takes over. OPPO is consolidating Realme and OnePlus into its ecosystem post-Diwali, triggering
Key facts
- 8 years tenure
- 12-15 month restructuring
- 25 employees resigned
- Rs 5,086 crore tax evasion
- Rs 4,403 crore customs duty
- Rs 683 crore GST
Why this matters
The 12-15 month restructuring window opens scope for opportunistic distributor pickups, ODM/component supplier renegotiations, and selective hiring from a destabilized Realme org as OPPO rationalizes overlapping India footprints.