Co-Founder Carl Pei Has Left OnePlus To Start New Venture: Reports

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has exited the renowned smartphone company in an endeavour to start his own venture. A report informing of the exit comes just ahead of the OnePlus 8T launch.

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Before quitting OnePlus, Pei was notably heading the Nord team at OnePlus, responsible for bringing the OnePlus Nord as the company¡¯s latest model earlier in July this year. The Chinese-born Swedish entrepreneur had been a prominent face of the company since its inception back in 2013.

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei (Image: Carl Pei/ Abosch)

Now 31, Carl Pei has been reported to be leaving the company to start his own venture. A report by TechCrunch confirms the exit citing a person familiar with the development. Similar sources have been cited in a separate report by Android Central.

While neither OnePlus, nor Pei have commented on the matter as of now, the move seems to be final already. A Reddit user posted two internal notices claimed to have been sent by OnePlus to its staff. Both of these notices did not include Pei's name in the leadership team, noted Android Police.

The notices also mentioned a new head of the Nord product line - Emily Dai, who is already heading the OnePlus India team.

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei (Image: Carl Pei/ Facebook)

If true, Pei's exit would come in the midst of preparations for the OnePlus 8T launch. Set for a launch on Wednesday, October 14, the latest offering by OnePlus is poised to be the new flagship of the Shenzhen-based firm.

With Pei gone, the existing leadership in OnePlus will try to have a new face in its subsequent product launches. Since Pei was actively involved in the promotional activities of such products, it might be time for the other co-founder Pete Lau to step up and take charge of being the face of the company. Lau can be seen doing so with his recent product-related postings on social media.