Tecno

Founded in 2006 as Tecno Telecom Limited (later becoming part of Transsion Holdings), TECNO is a Hong Kong-based Chinese smartphone manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen that has emerged as one of the world's leading mobile technology brands. Originally established by visionary founder George Zhu after nearly a decade traveling Africa as head of sales for another mobile phone company, TECNO was created with the revolutionary insight that emerging markets needed specially designed handsets rather than devices made for developed markets. Under the current leadership of CEO Stephen Ha globally and Arijeet Talapatra as CEO of TECNO Mobile India, the company has evolved from its initial African focus to become an AI-driven innovative technology brand with presence in over 70 markets across five continents. As a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings (which held a dominant 48.2% share of the African smartphone market in 2021), TECNO achieved the milestone of becoming the largest smartphone manufacturer by sales in Africa in 2017, while simultaneously expanding into major markets including India (launched 2017), Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. The company operates manufacturing facilities in China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and India, employing over 581 people globally as of 2025. With its brand essence 'Stop At Nothing' and mission to unlock the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, TECNO has established itself as a premium smartphone and AloT (AI + IoT) devices manufacturer, offering comprehensive product lines including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and accessories designed specifically for the unique needs and aspirations of emerging market consumers.