LeEco all Set to Make a Big Bang Impact in US on October 19

BANGALORE, India, October 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Global internet and technology conglomerate LeEco is known to offer disruptive ecosystem products and services and now the company is all set to create a big bang impact in US as well. LeEco is hosting an event titled "U.S. Bigbang" that will be held in Innovation Hangar, San Francisco on Oct 19 (Wednesday) at 10 AM (Pacific Time). LeEco has already made impressive announcements in mainland China, Hong Kong, India and Russia market with the launch of its superlative Superphones, Super TVs and its ecosystem-based business model and at the US launch too the company will be unveiling slew of new products and services.

While the world waits with bated breath to know what LeEco plans to showcase on Oct 19, the company has already announced appointment of key executives that will help in strengthening the global operation of company and spreading its wings in the US market.

Richard Ren has been appointed as the Acting President of LeEco North America and President of Smart Devices Overseas Business & North America. As President of LeEco Smart Devices, Ren is in charge of the end-to-end Smart Devices businesses for North America, Asia Pacific, Russia and Eastern Europe. As Acting President of LeEco North America, Ren will be in charge of all North America vertical businesses in North America, including smart devices (TV, smartphones, virtual reality, Super Bike, accessories, etc.), content, platforms and supporting functions.

In addition to this, Ralph L. Leung will be supporting the fast-growing company's North American corporate finance and development initiatives. As Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Finance and Development for North America, Leung is responsible for overseeing all of LeEco's North American mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic and venture investments, as well as managing all capital markets and fund raising activities.

LeEco has also appointed Rob Chandhok as Chief Research & Development Officer for the company's North America operations. Chandhok brings years of expertise in wireless networks, software and hardware systems. As Senior Vice President and Division President at Qualcomm, he provided key leadership for the company's software strategy, open source initiatives, and wearables and virtual reality divisions. With 39 patents, Chandhok has pushed the boundaries of devices and applications, broadening the landscape of technology.

Dan Poritzky has joined LeEco as the Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities for North America. Poritzky is no stranger to Silicon Valley real estate, having worked in the Bay Area for over 17 years for Prologis, Eastdil, Hines, and MWest Properties. In his current role, Poritzky will be responsible for land development, leasing and workplace services.

LeEco has a long legacy of providing an ecosystem of services to its users in China, where it has emerged as one of the largest video streaming companies. The content can be viewed on LeEco's devices that include Superphones and Super TVs. As LeEco gears up to announce its entry in US, it has tied up with some of the prominent content partners in US such as the QYOU, Cosmo TV, CONtv, Mitu, Machinima, Ownzones and WhistleSports.

Further details of these partnerships will be announced on October 19. However, it will be one power-packed event that no one can afford to miss!

About LeEco

LeEco is a leading global technology company that provides breakthrough experiences through its open, integrated ecosystem of streaming content, platforms, and smart devices that fit perfectly into a broad spectrum of lifestyles. LeEco opens new opportunities for consumers by offering a wide array of next-generation connected products - including smartphones, TVs, bikes and cars - and content spanning sports, film and live entertainment. LeEco was recently named one of Fast Company's 2016 "Most Innovative Companies," and Alphr's "Best of Mobile World Congress - Most Innovative Company." To learn more, visit www.leeco.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter.

Media Contact : Nitin Kinger, [email protected], +91-9769988304, LeEco India