Xiaomi founder stays on as honorary chairman at Chinese software firm

Jun 5, 2025

Lei Jun – the 55-year-old Chinese entrepreneur transforming Xiaomi into a technology conglomerate covering smartphones, electric vehicles (EVs) and chips – will retain his seat as “honorary chairman” at Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, suggesting that the founder remains committed to taking on multiple roles on the business front lines. In his honorary chairman role, Lei, the “actual controller” of Kingsoft Office, will provide guidance on technology innovation, management and corporate...

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