Realme India CEO Michael Guo exits as Oppo plots merger of Realme and OnePlus distribution

Global VP Chase Xu takes over as Realme India CEO after Michael Guo's health-driven resignation. Parent Oppo is restructuring to fold Realme and OnePlus under its umbrella, potentially merging distribution networks and converting Realme into an Oppo sub-series — a material shift for India smartphone retail channels.

— Filed Wed, 24 Jun, 2026, 12:52 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Realme India CEO Michael Guo has resigned citing health reasons, with Global VP Chase Xu taking over. Parent Oppo is restructuring to bring Realme and OnePlus under its umbrella, potentially merging distribution networks and converting Realme into an Oppo sub-series.