Billionaire Profile

Global Rank

#284

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Lin Bin

CEO, Smartphones

UNITED STATES

Real-Time Net Worth

$11.015B

Estimated based on Smartphones stock value as of March 6, 2026

+4.89% (24h)

Age

Source

Smartphones

Industry

Technology

Citizenship

UNITED STATES

Biography

Lin Bin is a Chinese-American billionaire and a key figure in the global technology landscape. As the co-founder and vice-chairman of Xiaomi Corporation, he has been instrumental in transforming the company from a Beijing startup into a worldwide consumer electronics powerhouse. Born in February 1968 in Guangzhou, China, Lin has a strong background in technology, holding degrees from Sun Yat-sen University and Drexel University. His career includes significant roles at Microsoft and Google China, where he honed his expertise in engineering and management. Lin's achievements include building Xiaomi into one of the world's top smartphone vendors, with revenues reaching $50.971 billion in 2024. His estimated net worth is $11.5 billion as of 2024.

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Live Data

Updated 3/6/2026

Wealth Over Time

Portfolio Holdings

Xiaomi

1810 (SEHK)•technology

33,627 (as of December 31, 2023) employees

Founded 2010

In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Lin Bin was born in February 1968 in Guangzhou, China. He developed an early interest in technology and computing. He graduated from Sun Yat-sen University with a degree in electrical engineering and later earned a Master's in Computer Science from Drexel University.

Rise to Success

Before co-founding Xiaomi, Lin Bin had a successful career in the tech industry. He worked at Microsoft, focusing on the development of Internet Explorer. He later became an engineering director at Google and served as Vice President of Google China's Engineering Research Institute. In 2010, Lin co-founded Xiaomi with Lei Jun and others. Lin served as the company's president until 2019 and is currently the vice chairman.

Key Business Strategies

Lin played a crucial role in Xiaomi's expansion. Under his leadership, the company focused on smartphones and smart hardware. The company expanded globally, and achieved revenues of $50.971 billion in 2024.

Philanthropy

Lin Bin, along with his wife, Daisy Liu, has been involved in philanthropy. In 2020, they donated 80,000 face masks and 10,000 pairs of goggles to Tufts Medical Center through their family foundation.

Career Milestones

1990

Graduated from Sun Yat-sen University

Received a bachelor's degree in Radio Electronics and Engineering.

1992

Graduated from Drexel University

Obtained a master's degree in Computer Science.

1995-2006

Microsoft

Worked at Microsoft Corporation in various roles, including software design engineer and engineering director.

2006-2010

Google

Served as an engineering director and Vice President of the Google China Institute of Engineering.

2010

Co-founded Xiaomi

Co-founded Xiaomi Corporation with Lei Jun.

2010-2019

President of Xiaomi

Served as president of Xiaomi Corporation.

2019-present

Vice Chairman of Xiaomi

Became the Vice Chairman of Xiaomi Corporation.

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Healthcare

Donation to Tufts Medical Center

$0.08

Donated 80,000 face masks and 10,000 pairs of goggles to Tufts Medical Center during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business Philosophy & Leadership

Notable Quotes

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Leadership Principles

Engineering Rigor

Emphasizing detailed engineering and long-term strategic planning over short-term gains.

Execution-Focused Leadership

Prioritizing actions and results.

Controversies & Challenges

2025

Share Sale Plan

Lin Bin announced a plan to sell up to $2 billion worth of Xiaomi shares starting from December 2026. The proceeds are mainly earmarked for setting up an investment fund.

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