TikTok India CEO Nikhil Gandhi resigns a year after ban

TikTok India CEO Nikhil Gandhi has resigned almost a year after the Indian government closed its Indian operations.

Gandhi was recently redesignated as head for the Middle East, Africa, Turkey & South Asia for the Chinese app.

“After much reflection on my time here at ByteDance and looking at my future goals, I have made the difficult decision to leave my role in the company,” Gandhi said.

“Working with TikTok, I have seen our app shepherd in a new era of connection, communication, and cultural appreciation,” he added.

Gandhi had joined TikTok in October 2019 from Times Network. Gandhi quit Times Network in September 2019 as Chief Operating Officer and President. Before Times Network, he worked as Vice President with Walt Disney for 9 years. Previously, he was also worked with UTV Global Broadcasting and Viacom Media Networks.