Google’s head of public policy in India, Sreenivasa Reddy, has reportedly quit, marking the second departure in around two years.

According to Reuters, a Google spokesperson confirmed that Reddy “is no longer associated with the company,” without elaborating on the reasons for his departure.

In an internal memo seen by Reuters, Google announced that Iarla Flynn, policy head for northern Europe, will serve as the interim policy lead for India.

“India is a crucial market for Google, and we are deeply committed to its success,” the memo stated.

Reddy joined Google in September 2023 to lead public policy initiatives during a critical period when the company was navigating multiple antitrust cases while expanding its offerings across payment apps and YouTube.

Before joining Google, Reddy held significant positions at other tech majors. He served as Senior Director of Mixed Reality Engineering and Head of XR Regulatory Affairs for APAC & MEA at Microsoft. Prior to that, he was Head of Regulatory Affairs at Apple India for more than three years.

Notably, Reddy had replaced Archana Gulati, a former Indian antitrust official, who resigned in 2022 after just five months in the role. The recurring short tenures in this crucial position come at a time when Google is expanding its AI offerings in India and has begun manufacturing its Pixel phones locally.

Reddy’s extensive career spans over three decades in the technology sector, including leadership roles at Ericsson, where he served as VP and Head of Government & Industry Relations, Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility for India.

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