Han Jong-Hee, a senior Samsung Electronics executive who played a pivotal role in enhancing the company's television business, passed away on Tuesday, the company announced. He was 63.
Han, who served as a co-chief executive and oversaw the consumer electronics and mobile devices divisions, died at a hospital after being treated for cardiac arrest, according to Samsung.
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Having joined Samsung in 1988, Han spent the majority of his career in TV-related departments, contributing to the company’s rise as the world’s top TV manufacturer. He was named co-vice chairman and CEO in 2022.
Samsung, a global technology giant, excels in both components and finished consumer products, with separate CEOs overseeing major business areas such as semiconductors, all under the broader leadership of third-generation corporate heir and chairman Lee Jae-yong.
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It is not yet clear who will succeed Han.