Following revelations that Apple's India chief Sanjay Kaul has stepped down, a report on Tuesday claims the company is replacing the executive with another country head formerly in charge of South Asia operations. 

Apple CEO Tim Cook (left) shows off an iPhone to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Khaleej Times reports Apple has appointed Michel Coulomb as its new head of sales in India. 

According to his LinkedIn profile, Coulomb quickly moved up the ranks at Apple following his departure from Kodak in 2003, where he worked as a marketing director. At Apple, the executive spent two years as an international account manager, then four years as a sales director in France before becoming director of retail for Europe, Middle East, India & Africa. 

In 2012, Coulomb was promoted to Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey, Africa, a position he held for nearly four years. Currently, the executive lists himself as Managing Director South Asia. 

Coulomb supposedly replaces Kaul, who according to reports on Monday stepped down from his post after a year and half on the job. Kaul's resignation comes amid sluggish sales in the burgeoning region. 

Apple has yet to officially confirm Kaul's departure and Coulomb's subsequent transfer. 

Source: appleinsider