Lei Jun
Founder, Chairman and CEO, Xiaomi · China
Lei Jun is the CEO of Xiaomi. Jun is based in China. Jun was born in 1969 in Xiantao and educated at Wuhan University.
Lei Jun is a Chinese technology entrepreneur born in 1969 who earned a computer science degree from Wuhan University. Before founding Xiaomi in 2010, he served as CEO of Kingsoft, helping to take the software company public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2007.
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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Lei Jun: FAQ
- Who is Lei Jun?
- Lei Jun is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, based in China.
- What company does Lei Jun lead?
- Lei Jun is CEO of Xiaomi.
- Where was Lei Jun educated?
- Lei Jun studied at Wuhan University.