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TL;DR OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu has stepped down, the company confirmed.
The company added that Indian operations would continue with “local strategy and business continuity ensured.”
Liu previously reassured consumers in January that shutdown rumors were false.
A leaker claimed this week that OnePlus was shutting down in “select global markets,” adding that India would mostly receive budget and mid-range products. This follows similar shutdown claims in January. Now, it might not be business as usual for OnePlus India.
OnePlus has confirmed to Android Authority that OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu has stepped down: We thank Robin for his contributions to OnePlus India. He moves on to pursue his personal passions, and we wish him the very best for his future endeavours. OnePlus India operations continue with local strategy and business continuity ensured.
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The statement comes shortly after The Economic Times reported that Liu had stepped down and moved back to China. The outlet’s sources noted that he was currently serving his notice period, which purportedly ends on March 31, but that the company was trying to retain him. A source added that Liu took over as OnePlus India CEO and oversaw a turnaround at a time when OnePlus was about to exit the market.
Do you think OnePlus will shut down by the end of the year? 20 votes Yes, I think so 45 % No, but they'll probably leave some markets 45 % No, I think it'll be business as usual 10 %
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