Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, October 2025 – OnePlus India, the global technology brand known for its “Never Settle” philosophy, has appointed Shreyas Khare as Lead – Alliances & Partnerships. In his new role, Shreyas will drive the company’s partnership ecosystem, focusing on innovating in payments, expanding strategic alliances, and creating value-driven collaborations that enhance customer experience and business growth. His appointment aligns with OnePlus India’s mission to deliver seamless, cutting-edge user experiences through meaningful partnerships and technology innovation.
Before joining OnePlus India, Shreyas Khare served as Senior Manager – Strategic Alliances at Tira, where he spearheaded the establishment and scaling of the brand’s partnerships vertical. During his tenure, he led over 15 successful partnerships with financial institutions, fintech companies, and payment providers to launch new payment models such as BNPL and EMI options, along with the Tira Gift Card program. His leadership in enhancing Tira’s onsite marketing monetization strategy contributed to measurable growth in customer engagement and profitability.
Prior to Tira, Shreyas worked at FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) as Manager – Banking Alliances & Partnerships, where he built a robust network of banking and brand collaborations. He led initiatives that resulted in 8+ banking alliances, 25+ brand tie-ups, and 6 strategic collaborations in a single year. His data-led strategies for customer retention and engagement helped FirstCry achieve significant improvements in conversion rates and loyalty-driven revenue.
Earlier in his career, Shreyas was associated with Croma (Infiniti Retail Ltd.) as Manager – Strategic Brand Alliances, where he managed tactical campaigns across banking and electronics categories worth over ₹100 crore in online and offline business. His efforts in onboarding major banking partners and developing category offerings on partner platforms helped strengthen Croma’s market positioning and customer reach.
Shreyas began his career with early stints at Bajaj Finserv and Catterfly India, followed by a brief entrepreneurial venture as Founder of Alive Technologies & Solutions. Over the years, he has honed his expertise in strategic partnerships, payment solutions, marketing monetization, and growth strategy execution, establishing himself as a dynamic business leader in the retail and fintech ecosystem.
About OnePlus India
Founded in 2013, OnePlus emerged from a vision to challenge the stagnation of the smartphone industry and redefine Android experiences. Built on the community-driven “Never Settle” ethos, the brand has grown into a global powerhouse, offering a range of smartphones, wearables, and connected ecosystem products that combine superior design, performance, and craftsmanship.
In India, OnePlus has evolved into one of the most trusted technology brands, known for its flagship user experience, community-centric innovation, and customer-first approach. With a strong focus on design excellence, software quality, and collaborative innovation, OnePlus continues to bridge technology with everyday life, co-creating with its global user community.
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