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Choi Sung-an is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries.

He also serves as the Chairman of the Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association.

In the current boom phase of the shipbuilding industry, he aims to continue improving the company’s performance. He is focused not only on selectively winning profitable future orders but also on channeling the company's capabilities into the development of eco-friendly ships, as environmental regulations for the shipbuilding and offshore industries are set to be implemented soon.

Choi was born on December 1, 1960, in Masan City, Gyeongsangnam-do (currently Changwon City).

He graduated from Masan High School and later earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University.

He started his career as a new employee at Samsung Engineering. He advanced through roles in the Chemical Business Team and Energy Business Team, eventually becoming the Head of the Procurement Division, Head of the Chemical Business Division, and Head of the Plant Business Division 1 before being appointed as CEO of Samsung Engineering.

In December 2022, he was promoted to Vice Chairman and appointed CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries.

He is highly trusted within the group, becoming one of the four Vice Chairmen in the Samsung Group and the first to be promoted to this position under the leadership of Chairman Lee Jae-yong.

He considers engineering his lifelong calling and places great importance on technology.

He is known for his meticulous and thorough approach to work.

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