Samsung Electronics Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee Dies at 63 After Heart Attack
Han Jong-Hee, Samsung's co-CEO who transformed its TV business, has died at age 63 from a heart attack; Jun Young Hyun will succeed him as sole CEO.
Samsung Co-CEO Dies of Heart Attack at 63
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Overview
Han Jong-Hee, co-CEO of Samsung Electronics, died at age 63 after a heart attack. Known for elevating Samsung's TV business to global leadership, he joined the company in 1988 and became co-CEO in 2022. Jun Young Hyun, the current semiconductor chief executive, will now assume Han's responsibilities as sole CEO. Samsung has been navigating challenges in its semiconductor sector while maintaining a strong position in the consumer electronics market. The company has expressed deep condolences following Han's passing.
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- Han Jong-hee, co-CEO of Samsung Electronics, died from cardiac arrest at the age of 63, after a lengthy career contributing to the company's status as a global leader in the TV business.
- Samsung Electronics has been facing difficulties in recent years, including underperforming stock prices and lagging behind competitors in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the AI sector.
- Jun Young Hyun, the semiconductor chief executive, will now take over Han's duties as the company's sole CEO, which raises questions about the future direction of Samsung.
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