Han Jong-Hee, the co-ceo of Samsung Electronic has passed away from complications resulting from cardiac arrest on Tuesday.
The spokesperson of the south Korean firm confirmed his death in an announcement. Jong-Hee born in 1962 died at 63. According to the company, he oversaw samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile devices business since 2022. He was also the company’s vice chairman and co-ceo in 2022.
Jong-Hee joined the company in 1988 after earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Inha University.
In an internal message obtained by CNN, Samsung paid a tribute to the late Jong-Hee saying that he contributed to the company’s growth amid a challenging business environment.
“Our deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the message said.
During Samsung annual meeting with investors which he chaired last week, he assured investors of meaningful mergers and acquisition to support the company’s.
He said “There are some difficulties in doing semiconductor M&As due to regulatory issues and various national interests, but we’re determined to produce some tangible results this year.”
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