Things are not looking bright for the OnePlus India branch. After rumors of a potential shutdown, which were quickly refuted by the CEO Robin Liu himself, now The Economic Times reports that he’s stepping down from his role.
According to OnePlus’ official statement, Robin Liu is quitting to pursue personal passions and projects. The Economic Times adds that he’s likely moving back to China, too. He was appointed as CEO of OnePlus India in 2024 after being with the company since 2018.
Even though this may look like a significant shake-up, OnePlus India was quick to assure that the brand’s strategy for the region hasn’t changed and future releases won’t be affected.
And even though the initial rumors of OnePlus India shutting down its operations are not true, at least for now, its CEO quitting doesn’t look good from the outside. In fact, there are already reports claiming that OnePlus might abandon its flagship lineup in India and will focus on its low to mid-range devices over there.
It will probably take some time, but OnePlus hasn’t disclosed when to expect the new CEO.