In a recent announcement, Xiaomi said it would appoint its COO (Chief Operating Officer), Muralikrishnan B, as the company’s new president. Muralikrishnan has been Xiaomi’s COO since 2018. As president of the company, Muralikrishnan will be responsible for public affairs, day-to-day operations, strategic projects and more.
Muralikrishnan has an extensive background in consumer technology. He has worked for over 25 years, gaining experience in consumer technology and has worked with Xiaomi to grow its offline sales, service and business, etc. Muralikrishnan is an alumnus of IIM-Calcutta, one of the top business schools in India.
The change of roles will come into full effect from August 1, 2022. Xiaomi India has already become one of the largest companies in the Indian market in the consumer technology segment. In the smartphone and Smart TV segment, Xiaomi is the number one brand in India according to the company. Xiaomi will continue to deliver on its promise to help India realize its Make in India and Digital India initiatives.
