In a significant development for Google India, Public Policy Head Sreenivasa Reddy has stepped down after a tenure of just 16 months. His departure marks a key exit for the tech giant in a market where it is navigating multiple antitrust challenges. However, Google has not disclosed any further details regarding his resignation.

Reddy took on the role at Google in September 2023, following the resignation of his predecessor, Archana Gulati, who left the company in 2022 just five months into the job. His exit marks the second high-profile departure from this position within a span of two years, signaling potential challenges within Google’s policy leadership in India.

Before his tenure at Google, Reddy built an extensive career in regulatory affairs and public policy across major tech companies. He served as Microsoft’s Head of XR (Extended Reality) Regulatory Affairs for the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa region for two years, and prior to that, as Senior Director for Mixed Reality Engineering (Devices and Technology). He also held a pivotal role at Apple as Head of Regulatory Affairs in India from 2018 to 2021, following a five-year tenure at Ericsson, where he led government and industry relations in India. Additionally, he has previous experience working with telecom company Aircel.

At Google, Reddy was responsible for tackling legal challenges and overseeing the company’s hardware assembly expansion in India. His resignation comes at a time when the tech giant is under increasing scrutiny from Indian regulatory authorities.

Larla Flynn, the current Policy Head for Northern Europe, will serve as the interim Public Policy Lead for India until a permanent replacement is appointed.