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“In a maturing market it's not advisable to be always everybody's darling, because you get too thin.”

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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