Poco India Chief Himanshu Tandon Quits to Join Nothing’s CMF Team

In a major industry shake-up, Himanshu Tandon, who has been serving as Head of Poco India, has stepped down from his position after three years of successful leadership. Tandon is…

By Hardik Dhamija

July 25, 2025

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In a major industry shake-up, Himanshu Tandon, who has been serving as Head of Poco India, has stepped down from his position after three years of successful leadership. Tandon is set to leave his role as POCO India CEO and take charge of Nothing’s sub-brand CMF in India, marking a significant talent acquisition for Carl Pei’s smartphone company.

Himanshu Tandon’s Career Transition

Position	Company	Duration
Head of Sales	Poco India	2019-2022
CEO/Head	Poco India	2022-2025
Upcoming Role	CMF by Nothing	August 2025
Focus Area	India Operations	Strategic expansion

Poco’s Leadership Journey

He has been one of the founding team members of Poco and even served as India head since 2022, transforming the sub-brand into one of Xiaomi’s most successful ventures in recent years. Under his leadership, Poco established itself as a distinct gaming-focused brand targeting young consumers with flagship-level performance at competitive prices.

Himanshu Tandon, the man who helped make POCO one of Xiaomi’s rare success stories in recent years, is making a bold career move. His strategic vision helped Poco capture significant market share in India’s competitive smartphone segment.

Impact on Nothing and CMF

This move represents a strategic coup for Nothing, as Tandon brings extensive India market expertise to CMF’s expansion plans. Tandon’s exit is the second senior-level departure from Xiaomi India in under a year, indicating broader industry talent movement.

CMF by Nothing, the affordable sub-brand launched by Carl Pei’s company, aims to democratize premium design and features. Tandon’s appointment signals Nothing’s serious commitment to capturing India’s price-sensitive market segment.

Industry Implications

This leadership transition highlights the intensifying competition in India’s smartphone market, where experienced executives are becoming valuable assets for emerging brands. Nothing’s aggressive talent acquisition strategy demonstrates its ambition to challenge established players like Xiaomi, Samsung, and OnePlus.