Jonah Becker, HTC’s VP of Industrial Design, announced he is departing the company.
Becker joined One & Co., a design firm bought by HTC, 17 years ago. He succeeded Scott Croyle, who himself left HTC a year ago.
“It’s been an amazing journey with One & Co and HTC, but it’s time for a new adventure,” said Becker through his personal Twitter account. Of his departure HTC said, “We would like to thank Jonah for his work with HTC, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. He has been succeeded by Daniel Hundt, based in our San Francisco design office.”
Becker’s departure comes just a week after HTC announced a change at the executive leadership level. Long-time CEO Peter Chou switched roles to run the company’s Future Development Lab.
Cher Wang, who helped found HTC, has assumed the role of CEO. HTC is on the cusp of releasing its 2015 flagship smartphone, the One M9, which Becker played a large role in designing.
