The HMD Global (Nokia Mobiles) has announced that Ajey Mehta, India VP has decided to move out of the company. He will start his own Internet of Things (IoT) venture, ikiva. The new venture will focus on the healthcare domain.

Mehta said in a social media post, “After 16 incredible years, I have decided to bid farewell to my favourite Nokia Brand and explore the exciting world of entrepreneurship. From Nokia to Microsoft to HMD, I have worked in multiple roles across the world alongside brilliant people.”

Since HMD started its operations in the country, Mehta was associated with the company and looked after the India market. He spearheaded the launch of Nokia’s Android smartphones and built HMD Global’s business in India in his role as the Country Head for Nokia Mobiles between December 2016 to June 2019.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported me in my journey with the Nokia brand. At HMD, somewhere between choosing the colour of carpets to recruiting the best team, I realized that my passion lies in entrepreneurship, which has been instrumental in my decision,” Mehta said.

He further said in the current COVID times, access to quality healthcare has become crucial.

“This, coupled with strong connectivity through 5G, provides an opportunity to build innovative solutions in Healthcare services. My first venture as an entrepreneur will be in the Healthcare IoT space,” Mehta said.