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Samsung has announced the promotion of 137 tech experts to key leadership positions within the company, as part of a strategic move to navigate current industry challenges. The company revealed that these promotions are a reflection of the executives’ strong achievements and their expertise in specific fields.
Key Promotions for Strategic Growth
While the total number of promotions this year is slightly down from 143 last year, it includes 35 new vice presidents and 92 new managing directors. Samsung’s latest leadership reshuffle aims to reinvigorate business performance and address ongoing management challenges.
In an official statement, Samsung emphasized that the reshuffle was carried out strictly based on meritocracy, with a clear focus on overcoming current obstacles and ensuring future growth.
Focus on Innovation and Future Leadership
In line with its future-driven strategy, Samsung has promoted experts in several key areas, including software and next-generation communication. Additionally, young leaders showing exceptional management performance and potential for growth have been entrusted with responsibilities to help tackle market uncertainties.
Notable Promotions
Here are some of the prominent individuals who received promotions:
- Park Jung-ho, a leading 5G expert, was promoted to vice president to spearhead Samsung’s next-gen communication efforts.
- Lee Gui-ho, 49, was also promoted to vice president after his significant contributions to expanding Samsung’s visual display advertising services.
- In the semiconductor division, Lim Sung-soo and Kwon Oh-kyum were promoted for their work in DRAM and process technology.
- Ha Ji-hoon, 39, was promoted for his contributions to next-gen communication software, making him the youngest of the new executives.
- Seo Jung-ah was promoted to vice president for her role in driving growth in digital commerce.
- Sitthichoke Nopchinabutr, from Thailand, was promoted to managing director for his leadership in mobile sales across Southeast Asia.
Promoting Diversity and Global Leadership
In line with its commitment to diversity, eight women and one overseas executive were among the newly promoted leaders. This reshuffle strengthens Samsung’s leadership team, positioning the company for continued growth in its key business sectors.
This new leadership structure is expected to empower Samsung to stay competitive and navigate the evolving tech landscape.