Carl Pei, OnePlus co-founder, appears to have left the company after seven years, although there is no official confirmation of his departure. Pei was responsible for the OnePlus Nord, but appears to have been replaced and is now starting his own company.
Carl Pei has left OnePlus in recent weeks, both Android Central and TechCrunch report based on information from sources. The now 31-year-old Pei came into contact with Pete Lau in 2012 and together they founded OnePlus, a subdivision of Oppo, a year later. Lau is still a director of the company. Pei was more the face of the company to the outside, and regularly held interviews.
Until recently, Pei was responsible for OnePlus Nord. Reddit user JonSigur posted screenshots of what would be internal memos at OnePlus on Monday, stating that Emily Dai would henceforth be responsible for OnePlus Nord.
According to Android Central, there are rumors that an internal power struggle was going on within OnePlus. TechCrunch reports that Pei plans to start his own company. Details about this company have not yet been announced, and OnePlus has not yet officially announced a departure of the co-founder.