Huawei Technologies senior executive Eric Xu has stepped down as the legal representative and chairman of subsidiary HiSilicon Semiconductor. He will be succeeded by Jeffrey Gao.
According to Chinese media outlet China Business Network, business registration information from business data platform Tianyancha shows that HiSilicon has recently undergone corporate changes. Alongside Xu's departure, there have been several other senior executive adjustments.
Founded in October 2004 with a registered capital of CNY2 billion (US$280.85 million), HiSilicon is wholly owned by Huawei and serves as a key IC design company within the Huawei Group. According to Chinese media analysis, the recent management changes are likely part of Huawei's routine internal executive rotation mechanism and may also signal a new strategic direction in Huawei's semiconductor development.
Huawei's official website notes that Xu joined the company in 1993 and has held several key positions, including rotating CEO, chief strategy and marketing officer, and chief products and solutions officer. He currently serves as Huawei's deputy chairman of the board and rotating chairman.
Gao previously served as CEO of HiSilicon Shanghai Technologies and comes from a technical background. In recent months, he has frequently represented the company at public events, including those related to the HarmonyOS ecosystem and industry technology standards.
Article edited by Joseph Chen
