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HTC in disarray: staff departures, 'disastrous' First, and production problems cloud company's future

HTC CEO Peter Chou The Verge has learned that HTC's Chief Product Officer, Kouji Kodera, left the company last week. Kodera was responsible for HTC's overall product strategy, which makes the departure especially notable on the heels of the global launch of the make-or-break One.

Chris Ziegler theverge.com 17 Hours Ago Read more at theverge.com
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The Verge: ‘HTC in Disarray’

Chris Ziegler, reporting for The Verge: The Verge has learned that HTC’s Chief Product Officer, Kouji Kodera, left the company last week. Kodera was responsible for HTC’s overall product strategy, which makes the departure especially notable on the heels of the global launch of the make-or-break One.

John Gruber daringfireball.net 2 Hours Ago Read more at daringfireball.net
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HTC Asia CEO Lennard Hoornik joins executive exodus

Another high-level HTC executive has left the company. CNET reports that HTC Asia's CEO Lennard Hoornik has now parted ways with the company after being on leave for two months.

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