Recently, the editor of Downcodes learned that Xiaomi has undergone major personnel changes. These changes involve multiple key departments and executives, indicating that Xiaomi may adjust its strategy and organizational structure. The core contents of this adjustment include the establishment of the AI Platform Department and the position changes of some senior executives, which will have a profound impact on Xiaomi's future development. Let’s take a look at the specifics.
According to Leifeng.com, Xiaomi has made a series of personnel changes recently. Among them, the Basic Technology Platform Department established the AI Platform Department, and Zhang Duo served as the head of the AI Platform Department, reporting to Feng Honghua, general manager of the Basic Technology Platform Department. Organizationally, the Basic Technology Platform Department belongs to the Xiaomi Technical Committee.
Zhang Duo worked for Xiaomi from 2016 to 2021, and was once publicly stated by Lei Jun on Weibo as Xiaomi’s great master. On September 10, Zhang Duo expressed his return to Xiaomi on social platforms.
In addition, multiple Xiaomi employees confirmed that Xiaomi Group Vice President Ma Ji is no longer involved in specific business in China and is on vacation. Ma Ji joined Xiaomi in 2013 and was responsible for the MIUI Security Center, MIUI products, Xiaomi's international Internet business, etc. In December 2020, he served as the general manager of Xiaomi's Internet Business Department, and was overall responsible for Xiaomi's global Internet product services and commercialization work. In October 2023, Ma Ji served as vice president of Xiaomi Group and general manager of the new retail department in China. He was responsible for the operation and expansion of Xiaomi Home in China and the operation of Xiaomi.com and Youpin e-commerce.
Xiaomi’s personnel changes show the company’s emphasis on artificial intelligence technology and market development, as well as the optimization and adjustment of its internal organizational structure. Zhang Duo's return and the establishment of the AI platform department indicate that Xiaomi will have a more active layout in the AI field. Ma Ji's leave also triggered speculation in the industry about Xiaomi's future strategic direction. These changes will undoubtedly have an important impact on Xiaomi's future development and deserve continued attention.