Samsung Electronics named a new North America president and CEO (map)
SAN FRANCISCO January 12 morning news, Samsung Electronics America appointed Yangkyu Kim as president and chief CEO, responsible for the company in the United States, Canada and Mexico operations.
Samsung Electronics is currently president and CEO of American CS Choi will be transferred to headquarters, as special adviser to CEO's digital media business.
Yangkyu Kim has been working 24 years at Samsung. Previously, he served as senior vice president at headquarters, responsible for the display business, global sales and marketing. He also served as Division Samsung Electronics president of the Philippines and France.
Yangkyu Kim experienced in high-definition TV market is very suitable for Samsung Electronics Americas division. The television sales in North America, Blu-ray players and other products. In the third quarter, Samsung accounted for in the U.S. TV market share of 19.3%, ranking the first place. (Yan Fei)
