Screenshots of internal notices (Source: JonSigur).
The messages listed the companys management structure, with Pei significantly missing. Pei was formerly in charge of Nord, and was prominently featured in the documentary about the phones advancement.
TechCrunch now reports that Carl Pei is leaving OnePlus to begin “his own venture,” pointing out a source acquainted with the matter. No even more information are known at this time, and OnePlus has still not made any main announcements about Peis departure.
New endeavor.
Sources state Pei has actually left.
The messages noted the businesss leadership structure, with Pei significantly absent. The memos also kept in mind Emily Dai, who was in charge (or might still be in charge) of OnePlus operations in India, was just recently designated as the head of the Nord product line worldwide. Pei was previously in charge of Nord, and was plainly featured in the documentary about the phones development.
Carl Pei was one of the creators of OnePlus, together with Pete Lau, and helped turn the company from a little-known “startup” (read: division of OPPO) into among the most popular Android smart device brands worldwide. Pei has actually relatively now left his function at the business after nearly 7 years.
Android Central is reporting from 2 sources that Pei left the company “in current weeks” though OnePlus still has yet to make main declarations to any particular publication or in its own media.
OnePlus other co-founder, Pete Lau, is still at the business and holds the position of CEO. He has actually diverted some of his attention away from OnePlus, as he took on a minimal role at its parent business OPPO in August.
We reached out to OnePlus for a statement, and a spokesperson declined to comment. That adds more credibility to the story– if it were false, it would be exceptionally easy for OnePlus to straight-out reject it.
