Raju Antony Pullan, Senior Vice President and Head of Samsung India’s Mobile Experience (MX) division, has resigned after nearly two decades with the company. He announced his departure via LinkedIn on May 1, 2026, calling it a “fantastic journey” where he brought Galaxy phones to millions of Indian households.
Career Highlights
Pullan joined Samsung India in 2008 as Regional Head for the West region in mobile business. Over 18 years, he led sales, marketing, retail operations, and consumer electronics, becoming MX head in January 2022. His tenure focused on sustainable processes and expanding Samsung’s premium smartphone presence.
Market Context
Samsung faces intensifying competition from Chinese brands like Vivo, which overtook it in overall market leadership, though Samsung holds strong in premium segments against Apple. Pullan’s exit comes amid these pressures in India’s smartphone market.
Succession Plans
Reports indicate Aditya Babbar, current VP and Head of Product Marketing and E-Commerce for MX India, will succeed Pullan. Samsung India has not officially confirmed the change, and Pullan is serving his notice period without revealing future plans.
