Lei Jun is the CEO of Xiaomi. Jun is based in China. Jun was born in 1969 in Xiantao and educated at Wuhan University.
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Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Lei Jun has focused primarily on Xiaomi's aggressive expansion into electric vehicles, including the launch of premium SUV models priced significantly below Tesla's offerings and the upcoming "SkyNomad" series, alongside substantial capital commitments to the EV division. Coverage has also highlighted Lei Jun's public statements on artificial intelligence as an emerging priority for Xiaomi, with the company pledging multi-billion-dollar investments in AI development over the coming years. Additionally, media has tracked Lei Jun's high-profile moments including autonomous vehicle demonstrations and interactions with other industry figures in the competitive Chinese tech landscape.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- December 16, 1969 · Xiantao
- Citizenship
- People's Republic of China
- Education
- Wuhan University
- Awards
- 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up
Our coverage
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In the News
- 조선일보·
Huawei, Xiaomi Fandoms Battle Tech Supremacy
- scmp.com·
China’s Xiaomi targets Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
- CnEVPost·
Xiaomi's Lei Jun cites Li Auto's new L6 to defend EREV timing
- Gasgoo·
When will Xiaomi EV's new "SkyNomad" series launch? Lei Jun: Soon
- autoevolution·
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun Explains Why the Driverless Nurburgring Lap Was More Than Just a PR Stunt
- CarNewsChina.com·
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun delivered six YU7 GT crossovers to the first clients
- Gasgoo·
Xiaomi EV's Second Half: Lei Jun to Bet Another 200 Billion
- Forbes·
Elon Musk Takes Selfie With Rival Chinese EV Billionaire Lei Jun
- CarNewsChina.com·
The new Xiaomi SU7 live teardown was held by Lei Jun in China
- Reuters·
Xiaomi to invest at least $8.7 billion in AI over next three years, CEO says
- Gizchina.com·
Xiaomi's CEO Just Told China's Parliament That AIOS Is the Next Big Thing
- inc.com·
How Xiaomi Broke Every Law of Corporate Death
Lei Jun: FAQ
- What company does Lei Jun lead?
- Lei Jun is CEO of Xiaomi.
- Where was Lei Jun educated?
- Lei Jun studied at Wuhan University.