Samsung Electronics has announced the sudden passing of its co-CEO Han Jong-Hee at the age of 63 due to cardiac arrest. Han, who joined Samsung in 1988, played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s television division into a global leader.
In 2022, he was appointed as co-vice chairman and CEO, overseeing Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile businesses. His unexpected death leaves Jun Young-hyun, the recently appointed co-CEO responsible for the semiconductor division, as the sole leader of Samsung Electronics.
The leadership change comes at a challenging time for the company, which is facing increasing competition in the semiconductor and smartphone markets. Han’s passing marks a significant loss for Samsung, as he was a key figure in shaping the company’s innovation and global strategy.
