Emir BardakçıToday is a very special day for Lu Weibing, partner, president of Xiaomi Group, and president of Xiaomi’s mobile phone department, because today he celebrates his 6th anniversary with Xiaomi. Moved, he has shared a photo on Weibo taken six years ago in a conference room with Lei Jun, Lin Bin, and Li Wanqiang, the starting point in the company.
Six years ago today, I had the opportunity to join Xiaomi, worked with an excellent team for 6 years, and witnessed Xiaomi’s magnificent 6 years! The future will be filled with beautiful scenery. Come on 2025!
- Lu Weibing: The iconic image features Lu Weibing alongside the top leaders of Xiaomi.
- Lin Bin Co-founder and Vice Chairman
- Lei Jun Founder and CEO
- Li Wanqiang is the co-founder and envisioned branding.
This photo is very important because later on, it marked the moment in Xiaomi history where Lu Weibing certainly would play an important role in influencing the course of events inside the company, at least with respect to the Redmi brand.
Role of Lu Weibing within Xiaomi
According to the official Xiaomi website, Lu Weibing has been involved with: Led the creation of the Redmi brand by leading the team in establishing a high-performance but affordable line of smartphones under the brand: the Redmi K series. In 2019, the Redmi K20/Pro series immediately created a sensation throughout the world, further consolidating the leading position of Redmi.
- Cross-Business Unit Leadership: Oversees mobile phone department, ecological chain, large appliances, China and international markets, and the India region.
- Strategic Vision: With his extensive experience in the market, Lu has been influential in setting strategic goals, smoothing business directions, and yielding very impressive results.
Lu Weibing’s Life Before Xiaomi
Lu Weibing is an accomplished professional with experience in various leadership roles within the technology industry:
- Founding Member and Chief Executive Officer at Shenzhen Chengyi Technology Co., Ltd. (2017-2018)
- Gionee Communication Equipment Co., Ltd., President (2010–2017)
- General Manager, Global Business Department, Tianyu Langtong Communication Equipment Co., Ltd.(2008–2010)
- General Manager of Sales, Konka Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (1998–2007)
His relationship with Lei Jun began as far back as 2013 and climaxed on August 31, 2018, with a fateful conversation that sealed his deal at Xiaomi. Over beer and peanuts, the two held a three-hour talk that set the foundation for Lu’s transformative role at the company.
Redmi K Series, and Beyond
Under his helm, he set the Redmi K series as a high-end performance-oriented product line. In 2019, the Redmi K20/Pro series became a runaway hit and was widely acclaimed for its economy with flagship-level features. Lu’s rallying slogan, “KO Myself,” became a signature catch-all phrase of the innovative ethos of the brand.
While celebrating this feat, Lu Weibing is looking to the future at Xiaomi. By 2025, much will be achieved in terms of smartphone ecosystems, smart devices, and global markets. Being at the forefront of such strides and transformation, it pretty much speaks to the nature of things that leadership and strategic insight are being offered toward shaping the journey of Xiaomi as a global technology powerhouse. Kudos, congratulatory messages to Lu Weibing on six incredible years with Xiaomi!
