Samsung Electronics announced a reshuffle of its top executives. Jong-Hee (JH) Han was promoted to Vice Chairman and CEO and will lead the newly merged SET division, combining mobile, TV and other consumer electronics and appliances. He also remains head of the Visual Display Business. President Kyehyun Kyung was also named CEO and will lead the DS division, including semiconductors and components.
The announcement sees Samsung create a new level of management for the merged division, rather than relying on individual CEOs for each business.
Samsung said Han is a "leading expert" in TV research and development, who has helped the company achieve the top position in global TV sales for 15 years in a row. He is expected to strengthen the synergies among the different businesses in the SET division and help drive new businesses and technologies, the company said.
Kyung, who has been the CEO of Samsung Electro-Mechanics, is an expert in semiconductor design and previously led the Flash Product & Technology Team as well as part of the DRAM Design Team. He is expected to help maintain the company’s semiconductor leadership and lead innovation in the components business, according to Samsung.
Other executive promotions
Other changes include Yongin Park named President and Head of the System LSI Business. He was previously Executive Vice President and Head of System LSI Sales & Marketing. Park replaces Inyup Kang, who becomes President and Head of the North America Office for the DS Division.
Hark Kyu Park was promoted to President and Chief Financial Officer. He was previously President and Head of the Corporate Management Office, DS Division. Kinam Kim was named Chairman of the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology after previously leading the DS Division.
KS Choi was promoted to President and head of North America for the SET Division. He was previously Executive VP and head of the North America Office.
