Xiaomi Global VP Hugo Barra quits

New Delhi: Xiaomi Global Vice-President Hugo Barra on Monday announced his exit from the Chinese handset maker to return to the Silicon Valley.

The former Google executive, who has been working with Xiaomi for nearly four years, will continue as an adviser with the Chinese firm. Talking about Xiaomi’s international business, Barra said, “We turned India from a dream into Xiaomi’s largest international market with $1 billion in annual revenues, faster than any company in India’s history.” The company also expanded into Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and more recently 20 other markets, including Russia, Mexico, and Poland, he added. PTI