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Samsung Reshuffles Leadership After Co-CEO's Passing

Roh Tae-moon named acting head of DX division as Samsung works to stabilize operations and address strategic challenges.

TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics speaks during his keynote address as Samsung Electronics unveils its latest flagship smartphones in San Francisco, California, U.S. February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Peter DaSilva/File Photo
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Overview

  • Samsung appointed mobile chief Roh Tae-moon as acting head of its DX division, which oversees consumer electronics and smartphones.
  • The leadership reshuffle follows the death of co-CEO Han Jong-Hee, leaving Jun Young-hyun as the sole CEO of the company.
  • Roh Tae-moon, who has led Samsung's mobile business since 2020, brings experience in AI and foldable phone innovation to his new role.
  • Choi Won-joon, a former Qualcomm executive, was named COO of the mobile division, while Kim Cheol-gi now leads the digital appliance business.
  • Samsung's board has yet to decide on maintaining the co-CEO structure as the company navigates challenges in its semiconductor business and global competition.