Lei Jun Resigns as Chairman of Kingsoft Cloud, Zou Tao Takes Over
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Lei Jun resigns as chairman and non-executive director of Kingsoft Cloud, citing other work commitments. Zou Tao takes over as chairman. The move reflects Lei Jun's focus on Xiaomi's EV business.
Lei Jun Steps Down from Kingsoft Cloud Board
Lei Jun (雷军), founder of Xiaomi and one of China's most prominent tech entrepreneurs, has resigned as non-executive director and chairman of Kingsoft Cloud (金山云), effective March 25, 2026.
Leadership Changes
- Outgoing: Lei Jun - resigns as non-executive director, chairman, nomination committee chairman, and compensation committee member
- New Chairman: Zou Tao (邹涛) - promoted from vice chairman
- New Non-Executive Director: Qu Heng (屈恒) - appointed to board
Stated Reason
The company cited Lei Jun's "other work arrangements" as the reason. Lei Jun remains CEO of Xiaomi and is heavily focused on the company's EV business.
Significance
The move reflects the intense demands on Lei Jun's time as Xiaomi expands into the electric vehicle market, where competition with BYD, Tesla, and other automakers requires significant executive attention.
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