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“History repeats itself again, I guess. The rate of innovation is so high in our industry that if you don't innovate at that speed you can be replaced pretty quickly. The user interface on the iPhone, with all due respect for what this invention was all about, is now five years old.”

Quote by Thorsten Heins

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Thorsten Heins is a German-born businessman known for his leadership roles at communication equipment manufacturer Bosch Communications Systems and BlackBerry Limited. He joined Bosch in 1992 and became the CEO of the company in 2002. In 2007, Heins joined BlackBerry and was appointed as the CEO in 2012. Under his leadership, BlackBerry faced significant challenges including a decline in market share and strategic adjustments. He left BlackBerry in 2013. more

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