Lei Jun is founding partner and chairman of Shunwei Capital, which he co-founded with Tuck Lye Koh in 2011 to invest across China's internet, mobile and e-commerce sectors. He is best known as founder and chief executive of Xiaomi, and previously led Kingsoft as chief executive before returning as its chairman in 2011.
Previous Experience
Founder and Chief Executive, Xiaomi (founded 2010)
Kingsoft - joined 1992, chief executive from 1998; returned as Chairman in July 2011
Career Timeline
2010
Founded Xiaomi.
2011
Co-founded Shunwei Capital with Tuck Lye Koh and returned to Kingsoft as chairman.
2012
Elected a deputy to the Beijing Municipal People's Congress.
2013
Elected a delegate to the 12th National People's Congress.