Han Jong-hee is Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics, as well as Head of the DX (Device eXperience) Division.
He oversees Samsung Electronics’ finished products and consumer electronics business.
He is dedicated to innovating AI-powered home appliances and actively investing in four key new business areas: healthcare, robotics, automotive electronics, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning).
He was born on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month in 1962.
He graduated from Cheonan High School and earned a degree in electronic engineering from Inha University.
After joining the development team of Samsung Electronics' Visual Display Division, he focused on TV research and development, serving as the head of the LCD TV Lab, development team leader, and development group leader.
He later became the head of the Visual Display Product Development Team and was promoted to President and Head of the Visual Display (VD) Division in 2017.
In 2021, he was appointed Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics, concurrently serving as Head of the DX Division.
Since 2024, he has also served as Chairman of the newly established Quality Innovation Committee.
He is exploring new growth engines for Samsung Electronics in fields such as the metaverse and robotics.
He is a TV expert who has led Samsung Electronics to rank No. 1 in global TV market share for 19 consecutive years.