Kyung Kye-hyun Steps Down as Head of Samsung Semiconductor, "Will Continue Contributing to Technological Innovation"

"Contributing to Samsung's Industry Leadership and Technological Innovation"

On the 27th, Kyung Kye-hyun, who stepped down from his position as head of Samsung Electronics' semiconductor division and moved to lead the Future Business Planning Office, expressed his intention to continue contributing to Samsung's technological innovation.

Kyung Kye-hyun, CEO and Head of Samsung Electronics DS Division, is delivering an encouragement speech at the 'World's First GAA-based 3nm Mass Production Shipment Ceremony' held on the morning of the 25th at Samsung Electronics Hwaseong Campus in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

On the same day, Kyung posted on LinkedIn, "Having worked at Samsung for over 30 years, I have always adapted to the rapidly changing semiconductor industry, and today I am adapting once again."

He stated, "I have taken on a new role as the head of the Future Business Planning Office, focusing on future innovation and research, and will continue to lead SAIT (formerly Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) to contribute to Samsung's industry leadership and technological innovation."

Regarding his successor as the new head of Samsung Electronics' semiconductor business, Vice Chairman Jeon Young-hyun, he introduced him as "a colleague with extensive experience and expertise in semiconductors, memory, and battery businesses," and asked to "welcome Vice Chairman Jeon, who will lead the DS Division into a new era of innovation and excellence."

He also added, "I am grateful to customers, partners, and employees who have expressed their appreciation and trust. I embrace this opportunity to reinvent myself and look forward to continuing to work with you in my new role."

Samsung Electronics made a sudden change in the head of its semiconductor division to revitalize the atmosphere and strengthen future competitiveness in semiconductors amid an uncertain management environment.

It is known that Kyung voluntarily stepped down from the DS Division head position recently to find a new breakthrough amid the semiconductor crisis.