Hugo Barra was previously a VP of product development in Google's Android division. He moved to Xiaomi a few years ago, and oversaw their international expansion. That was seen as a pretty big move, since it was probably the most significant poaching of a non-Chinese executive from US tech company by a Chinese tech company.
His resignation from Xiaomi was announced a few days ago - presumably in order to move to this role.
judging by success of xiaomis international expansion one would think he was fired, they are pretty much only in India and withdrawn from Brazil and Singapore, so his presence was utter failure and it's good riddance for Xiaomi
His resignation from Xiaomi was announced a few days ago - presumably in order to move to this role.