Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun stays on as honorary chairman at Chinese software firm
Kingsoft Office is best known for its WPS Office software, a popular local alternative to Microsoft Office

Lei Jun – the 55-year-old Chinese entrepreneur transforming Xiaomi into a technology conglomerate covering smartphones, electric vehicles (EVs) and chips – will retain his seat as “honorary chairman” at Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, suggesting that the founder remains committed to taking on multiple roles on the business front lines.
In his honorary chairman role, Lei, the “actual controller” of Kingsoft Office, will provide guidance on technology innovation, management and corporate culture, without drawing a salary, according to a filing by the Shanghai-listed company on Thursday.
Shares of Kingsoft Office rose 0.7 per cent on Thursday morning.
