OnePlus, the global tech brand, has announced the appointment of Navnit Nakra, the current Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of Sales in India, as the CEO and Head of the OnePlus India region. In this elevated senior leadership position, Nakra will take charge of the company’s business operations and overall strategy for the Indian market.
Navnit Nakra commenced his journey with OnePlus India in February 2020 as the Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, he played a pivotal role in driving corporate strategy plans and establishing key strategic partnerships crucial to the Indian business. Over the past year, Nakra expanded his responsibilities to oversee the sales operations in the region, concurrently taking on the role of Head of India Sales.
Pete Lau, the Founder of OnePlus and Chief Product Officer of OPPO, commended Nakra, stating, “Navnit has successfully led the strategy and sales operations at OnePlus India, and our team has gained immense growth under his leadership. India continues to be an important market for OnePlus, and we continue to focus on our India community’s needs as we work towards building a newer, more innovative ecosystem of products and services. Therefore, I am confident that Navnit will play a pivotal role in leading the future business operations effectively in the region.”
Expressing his enthusiasm about the new role, Navnit Nakra, OnePlus India CEO and Head of India region, remarked, “Over the last eight years, OnePlus emerged as a leading technology brand for industry-first innovations. These efforts have been led by our talented and committed India workforce that embody our Never Settle spirit towards our business in India. With the next phase of growth, I am excited for the opportunity to further drive the growth of OnePlus, as we continue to deliver the best of our flagship technology and build our affordable premium ecosystem portfolio to bring cutting-edge products to our community in India.”
In the past year, OnePlus has actively invested in its India workforce, making key appointments and hiring senior leaders across various departments. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic during the first half of 2021, OnePlus generated a 40% increase in local job opportunities, both direct and indirect, including roles in the retail and service sectors. The company also engaged in active campus placement efforts across prestigious institutions such as the IITs, IIMs, and NITs, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing and grooming young talent in India.
