Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-hee Passes Away at 63

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-25T10:29:00.339571+05:30

- Samsung Electronics announced the sudden passing of co-CEO Han Jong-hee due to cardiac arrest. - Han, aged 63, was in charge of the consumer electronics and mobile devices division. - He joined Samsung in 1988 and became vice chairman and CEO in 2022. - Han's death comes as Samsung faces increased competition and struggles in the AI semiconductor market. - The company has yet to name a successor and expressed condolences to Han's family and colleagues. Source: [Firstpost](https://www.firstpost.com/world/samsung-electronics-co-ceo-dies-at-63-while-being-treated-for-cardiac-arrest-13874191.html), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/samsung-electronics-co-ceo-han-jong-hee-passes-away-at-63-due-to-cardiac-arrest/articleshow/119453419.cms), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/samsung-electronics-co-ceo-han-jong-hee-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-at-63-101742867039710.html), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/companies/samsung-electronics-ceo-han-jong-hee-dies-at-63-11742863781357.html)

Samsung Electronics announced the sudden passing of co-CEO Han Jong-hee due to cardiac arrest.
Han, aged 63, was in charge of the consumer electronics and mobile devices division.
He joined Samsung in 1988 and became vice chairman and CEO in 2022.
Han's death comes as Samsung faces increased competition and struggles in the AI semiconductor market.
The company has yet to name a successor and expressed condolences to Han's family and colleagues.

Source: Firstpost, The Times Of India, Hindustan Times, Mint