Hugo Barra, vice president of Xiaomi and head of global business, announced his resignation on Facebook.

Hugo Barra once worked at Google from the earliest product manager to vice president of Android product department, becoming a front-line executive of Google. He joined Xiaomi three and a half years ago and took charge of Xiaomi's global business. Before he joined, Xiaomi's business was limited to Greater China. Now, under his leadership, Xiaomi's business has expanded to Asia and other regions, covering more than 20 countries (although not the United States). Among them, the biggest highlight of overseas business is India: under the leadership of Barra, Xiaomi announced its annual revenue in India this year - US $1 billion, which is an unprecedented achievement in India!

Hugo Barra explained his reasons for leaving on Facebook: home sickness， And he plans to return to California. I don't know if it is because the smog in Beijing makes him despair. He PO said the following:

• What I’ve realized is that the last few years of living in such a singular environment have taken a huge toll on my life and started affecting my health. My friends, what I consider to be my home, and my life are back in Silicon Valley, which is also much closer to my family. Seeing how much I’ve left behind these past few years, it is clear to me that the time has come to return.

In this passage, he said that he realized that such a "unique" environment had affected his health. He also missed his friends and family. Silicon Valley was the place he wanted to stay.

Xiaomi has now become one of the most influential smartphone manufacturers in China. Facing the competition from Huawei, OPPO and Vivo, expanding its business worldwide will be a top priority. It has lost Hugo Barra, who is highly respected by the industry and has a good reputation. I hope Xiaomi can wipe away tears and move on.