# Ravi Kunwar

> Ravi Kunwar is HMD’s CEO and Vice President for India and APAC, with earlier leadership roles at Samsung, Nokia, and Microsoft. He joined HMD in December 2016 and took charge of India operations in 2023. His public work spans feature-phone payments, affordable smartphones, repairability, and India’s role in manufacturing and product development.

- **Role:** CEO & Vice President - India & APAC at HMD
- **Organizations:** HMD, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung
- **Education:** Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, MBA in Marketing, BIMTECH
- **Known for:** Helped build HMD’s Asia-Pacific business after joining in 2016., Led India operations during the introduction of HMD-branded smartphones., Publicly articulated HMD’s strategy for accessible devices, local manufacturing, and feature-phone innovation.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2016** — Held sales and business operations leadership roles at Samsung, Nokia, and Microsoft; was Microsoft India’s director of sales and marketing for mobile devices and services.
- **2016-12** — Joined HMD; subsequently led Pan-Asia markets.
- **2023-05** — Took charge of India operations, moving from Singapore to India.
- **2024-07** — Represented HMD’s launch of Crest and Crest Max 5G in India.
- **2026-09** — Discussed HMD’s India-led smartphone ambitions at the Vibe 2 Pro launch.

## Achievements

- Helped build HMD’s Asia-Pacific business after joining in 2016.
- Led India operations during the introduction of HMD-branded smartphones.
- Publicly articulated HMD’s strategy for accessible devices, local manufacturing, and feature-phone innovation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — In an October interview, discussed smartphone supply pressures and everyday usefulness amid competition over specifications.
- **2026-09** — At the Vibe 2 Pro launch, outlined an India-led smartphone strategy and focus on the ₹10,000-₹20,000 segment.
- **2026-05** — Discussed Sarvam AI and Indian-language access with the launch of HMD Vibe 2 5G.
- **2026-04** — Outlined differentiated marketing channels for feature phones and smartphones, including the Rajasthan Royals association.

## Links

- Website: https://www.hmd.com/en_eg/about/ravi-kunwar
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-kunwar-b156125

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Last updated: 2026-10-07