Xiaomi India announces leadership changes

Xiaomi India today announced leadership changes for the next phase of growth as it strengthens its commitment to the Indian market.

Xiaomi has announced the appointment of Mr. Alvin Tse as General Manager of the Indian branch, which previously led the company’s business in Indonesia, which will now be headed by Mr. Wentao Zhao.

Dear @Xiaomi Indonesia friends and fans, today marks the end of my chapter in Indonesia and the beginning of a new chapter in India. Post my transition, I’ll join hands @xiaomiindia management team and continue to provide extraordinary products at fair prices to all pic.twitter.com/ihfJa72sun

– Alvin Tse (@atytse) June 3, 2022

Tse is the founding member of Xiaomi Global and Poco and, following his transition, he will join the current Xiaomi India leadership team consisting of Mr. Muralikrishnan B (Chief Operating Officer), Mr. Raghu Reddy (Chief Business Officer) and Mr. Sameer BS Rao (Chief Financial Officer).

The trio have led the company’s Indian business since Manu Jain – former CEO of Xiaomi India – transitioned to a global role as Group Vice President and is currently responsible for Xiaomi’s international strategy, including marketing and PR.

This change of leadership also marks the return of Anuj Sharma to Xiaomi India as Chief Marketing Officer, who moved to Poco in 2020 to lead his business in India.

Many of you have asked me about my current role. Hope this clears up.

I moved overseas about a year ago to take on a global role within the group. New exciting journey.

Congratulations to Alvin @atytse! And all the best for the @XiaomiIndia squad. Forward to the next level of growth! 🙏 https://t.co/vRsB1QuWgu

– Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 3, 2022

These organizational changes in Xiaomi India come at a time when the brand is under scrutiny by the Indian government for violating foreign laws. The country’s enforcement directorate also investigated Manu Jain and seized Xiaomi India’s assets worth INR 55.5 billion ($ 715 million at current exchange rates) in connection with the company’s illegal remittances.

In response, Xiaomi India said that all of its “operations are firmly in compliance with local laws and regulations” and has “pledged to work closely with government authorities to clear up any misunderstandings.”