Xiaomi India President Muralikrishnan B to Step Down at the End of 2024
Muralikrishnan B’s Next Chapter: – Stepping down to pursue academic research. – Focus on an Executive Doctorate in Management, specializing in "Consumer Behaviour on Technology Platforms." – Joined Xiaomi in 2018, promoted to President in 2022.
Murali’s Contributions to Xiaomi India: – Played a pivotal role in strengthening Xiaomi’s brand in India. – Praised for connecting millions of Indians with innovative tech products. – Acknowledged Xiaomi's supportive environment and core values during his tenure.
Leadership Transition at Xiaomi India: – Sudhin Mathur to continue as COO with over 30 years of experience. – Senior leadership team includes Sameer Rao (CFO), Varun Madan (CPO), and Anuj Sharma (CMO). – Focus on product ecosystem expansion and maintaining market leadership.
– Q3 2024 saw a 3% increase in shipments and a 12% surge in market value. – Xiaomi holds the second position in market share with a 3% YoY growth. – Strong focus on 5G smartphones, which represent 81% of total shipments, especially in the Rs. 10,001-Rs. 15,000 segment.