Han Jong-Hee, a senior Samsung Electronics executive credited with elevating the South Korean tech giant's TV business to global leadership, speaks during the company's annual general meeting at the Suwon Convention Center in Suwon, South Korea, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (Yonhap via AP)
Samsung Electronics has lost one of its key leaders. Han Jong-Hee, the co-CEO who played a major role in shaping the company’s television business, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 63.
A Legacy in Consumer Electronics
Han, who led Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile divisions, suffered a heart attack and was receiving treatment at a hospital before his passing, the company confirmed.
He dedicated over three decades to Samsung, having joined the company in 1988. Throughout his career, he played a crucial role in helping Samsung dominate the global TV market. In recognition of his contributions, he was appointed co-vice chairman and CEO in 2022.
A Powerhouse in Technology
Samsung is known for its dual focus on cutting-edge components and finished consumer products. The company’s leadership structure reflects this, with separate CEOs overseeing its major divisions. Han was responsible for the consumer electronics and mobile sector, while computer chips were managed separately under the broader leadership of Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong.
Leadership Transition
Following Han’s passing, Jun Young Hyun, Samsung’s semiconductor chief executive, will take over as the company’s sole CEO, according to a regulatory filing.
Han Jong-Hee’s leadership helped position Samsung as a global leader in television technology, and his contributions to the company’s success will leave a lasting impact.
