AsianFin -- Xiaomi has terminated Wang Teng less than 10 months after promoting him to general manager of its domestic marketing department, citing leaks of confidential information and serious disciplinary violations.

In an internal memo circulated yesterday, the Beijing-based electronics giant said Wang was involved in breaches of company regulations, including conflicts of interest, and his dismissal was carried out in accordance with corporate rules.

Wang joined Xiaomi in 2016 and held several key positions, including product director for its sub-brand Redmi in March 2020. On December 31 last year, he was promoted to general manager of Xiaomi’s China marketing division while simultaneously serving as GM of Redmi, according to his Weibo profile.

In a post on Weibo, Wang acknowledged his mistakes and expressed remorse: “I am very ashamed and apologize to everyone. I made some mistakes and accept the due consequences. I am grateful to Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s founder and CEO, and other company leaders for their trust and support over the years. I am sad to leave the firm, and I will always support Xiaomi and its sub-brand Redmi.”

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun had previously praised Wang as a versatile talent, stating, “Wang is an all-rounder among Xiaomi’s young managers. He has worked in four different positions during his eight years at the firm.”