Google VP Hugo Barra joins Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi
In what is likely to be a windfall for Xiaomi, Google executive Hugo Barra is joining the firm and taking on the role of Global Vice President to help the Chinese smartphone creator grow internationally.
Hugo Barra has confirmed a move to Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer that has gone from strength to strength in recent years. While well-known in China, the brand is not often recognizable outside of Asia -- which is what Barra will attempt to tackle in his new role.
The former vice president of product management for Android at Google has worked for the tech giant for nearly five and a half years. A regular face at Google events and product launches, Barra has been heavily involved in development and expansion of the Android operating system, but will now focus his attention on the global expansion of Xiaomi products.
