Lei Jun
Founder and CEO of Xiaomi, maker of phones and electric cars
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Lei Jun is a Chinese entrepreneur who founded Xiaomi in 2010. Xiaomi sold high-quality smartphones at low prices online and became one of the world’s top three phone makers. In 2024 it launched the SU7 electric car.
Biography
Kingsoft
Lei studied computer science at Wuhan University, finishing in two years. He joined the software company Kingsoft in 1992 and became its CEO, taking it public in 2007.
Investor
He invested in start-ups including the online retailer Joyo, sold to Amazon, and YY.
Xiaomi
In 2010 he founded Xiaomi. It released MIUI software and then phones sold online in flash sales, keeping margins thin and building a fan community.
Electric cars
Xiaomi listed in Hong Kong in 2018 and in 2024 launched the SU7 electric sedan, which sold strongly in China.
Timeline
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1969
Born in Xiantao, Hubei, China
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1992
Joins Kingsoft
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2007
Kingsoft IPO
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2010
Founds Xiaomi
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2011
First Mi phone
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2018
Xiaomi IPO
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2024
SU7 electric car
Did you know?
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1
His 2015 speech “Are you OK?” in broken English became a viral song.
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2
He is often compared with Steve Jobs for his launch events.
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3
Xiaomi means “millet”.
Connections
Also born on 16 December
Frequently asked
Who is Lei Jun?
Lei Jun is a Chinese entrepreneur who founded Xiaomi in 2010. Xiaomi sold high-quality smartphones at low prices online and became one of the world’s top three phone makers. In 2024 it launched the SU7 electric car.
How old is Lei Jun?
Lei Jun is 56 years old, born on 16 December 1969 in Xiantao, Hubei, China.
Where is Lei Jun from?
Lei Jun was born in Xiantao, Hubei, China.
What is Lei Jun known for?
Lei Jun is best known for Kingsoft; founding Xiaomi (2010); Xiaomi SU7 electric car.
References
- Lei Jun — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Lei Jun — Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Official website. leijun.blog.techweb.com.cn. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Lei Jun (Q9000717) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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