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Lei Jun, born on December 16, 1969 in Xiantao, People's Republic of China, is an entrepreneur, chief executive officer and engineer. Lei Jun is 56 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Wuhan University. Recorded honors include 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up. Notable works include Xiaomi.
My Take
Lei Jun is one of the most compelling entrepreneurs of his generation, and I find his story genuinely inspiring. Born in 1969 in Xiantao and educated at Wuhan University, he built Xiaomi into a global force while championing the idea that good technology should be affordable to ordinary people. His roots at Kingsoft and his hands-on, deeply technical instincts show in how he still takes the stage to pitch his products with real passion. Recognized among China's outstanding entrepreneurs and serving in the National People's Congress, he embodies an Asian tech ambition that competes confidently on the world stage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lei Jun
- Name (Japanese)
- 雷軍
- Born
- December 16, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Xiantao, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / chief executive officer / engineer / businessperson / politician
2. Background
- University
- Wuhan University
Awards & achievements
- 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Xiaomi | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://leijun.blog.techweb.com.cn/
- Xhttps://x.com/leijun
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lei%20Jun
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%9B%B7%E8%BB%8D
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9000717
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lei Jun born?
Born December 16, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Lei Jun from?
Lei Jun is from Xiantao, People's Republic of China.
What does Lei Jun do?
Lei Jun works as entrepreneur, chief executive officer, engineer, businessperson, politician.
What is Lei Jun known for?
Notable works include Xiaomi.
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