iQoo appoints Shwetank Pandey as Chief Gaming Officer, offers ₹10 lakh salary
iQoo. Shwetank will get a salary of ₹10 lakh for 6 months. His selection was the outcome of a rigorous evaluation process that encompassed factors such as Gameplay, Gaming Knowledge, and Personality & Communication skills.
Hailing from the small town of Kanpur and the son of a police officer, Shwetank has always been an ardent gamer with a strong inclination towards gaming and esports. In an intriguing twist earlier in his career, he took on a year-long job solely to save up for a new phone to play his favorite game, BGMI. Once he cleared his EMIs, he boldly left the job, even declining a promotion with a substantial increase in salary.
He went a step further by abandoning his MBA studies, choosing to prioritize his passion for gaming over all other pursuits. Expressing joy at becoming iQoo's pioneering Chief Gaming Officer, Shwetank remarked, "I'm absolutely thrilled at the moment. When I initially filled out the application form, I was apprehensive and aspired to be among the finalists.
Little did I know that this journey would take me this far and ultimately result in me becoming iQoo's first-ever CGO. The fellow finalists I met in Mumbai were not only skilled gamers but also exceptional individuals. I'm grateful to have been chosen among them and extend my gratitude to iQoo and the judging panel for offering aspiring gamers like myself such an incredible platform." Nipun Marya, CEO of iQoo, said "This marks a significant moment in the Indian Smartphone industry, and we're beyond excited to have found the individual who embodies our vision for this role.
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