Xiaomi India announced that Muralikrishnan B, the current President of Xiaomi India, will be transitioning out of his role at the end of the year.
After over six years with the company, Muralikrishnan is stepping down to continue his academic pursuit, focusing on his executive doctorate in management. He will continue to operate in his current capacity till the end of the year.
Murali will continue to support Xiaomi India as an independent Strategic Advisor.
Murali joined Xiaomi India in 2018 and held various roles, including Chief Operating Officer, before his promotion to President in 2022. Throughout his tenure, he played a pivotal role in enhancing Xiaomi India’s brand presence, leading strategic direction across teams, and steering critical public affairs efforts.
“Under Murali’s leadership, Xiaomi has seen exceptional success in India, continuing to be a key player in the technology landscape and connecting millions to innovative products. We deeply appreciate his contribution, and our commitment to India’s growth journey remains stronger than ever,” said Adam Zeng, Senior Vice President of the Group and President of International Business Department.
Reflecting on his journey, Murali shared, “My experience at Xiaomi India has been one of the most fulfilling chapters of my career. The values of sincerity and passion that Xiaomi embodies have been central to our journey. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together in such a dynamic market. I am grateful to Xiaomi’s leadership for their guidance, to my peers and team members for their support, and to our partners and Xiaomi fans who have been integral to our success.”
Xiaomi India recently appointed former Samsung senior executive Kunal Agarwal as the deputy sales head, in charge of expanding the company’s reach in offline retail. The consumer tech major also appointed former managing director of Motorola and Lenovo, Sudhin Mathur, as the chief operating officer in September 2024.
