Samsung Electronics's co-zo, Han Jong-Hee, died on Tuesday at the age of 63 due to cardiac arrest.
The news was confirmed by a spokesman for the South Korean technology company.
Han, born in 1962, had directed the divisions of mobile and electronic devices for Samsung's consumption since 2022. That same year, he was appointed vice president of the company and co-zo. Your counterpart, Jun Young-Hyun, supervises the semiconductor business.
In an internal message obtained by CNN, Samsung honored Han's contributions, noting that he dedicated more than 37 years to the company and played a key role in establishing his television business as a world leader.
As head of the Samsung electronics and appliances division, he also helped direct the company through a “challenging business environment.”
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“Our deepest condolences are with their family and their loved ones during this difficult time,” said the company.
Samsung has not yet announced who will happen to Han, according to the spokesman.
In recent years, the company has faced considerable challenges, particularly in the semiconductor industry, where it is left behind by Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing Company (TSMC) both in the advanced production of chips and in attracting important customers.
Last week, they have presided over Samsung's annual meeting, where he apologized for the performance of the company's actions and warned that 2025 could be difficult due to the uncertainty surrounding global economic policies, according to Reuters.
He also highlighted plans for “significant” mergers and acquisitions to boost growth.
There are some difficulties to make mergers and semiconductor acquisitions due to regulatory problems and several national interests, but we are determined to produce some tangible results this year, ”said Han.
He joined Samsung in 1988 after obtaining a title in Electrical Engineering from the University of Inha. Before leading the electronics division and devices of the company, it managed the visualization operations.
According to a biography of the company published last week, they have played a “central” role in the launch of Samsung LED televisions.
Its innovations contributed to the company's ability to “continually demonstrate technological leadership.”
(CNN)
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