Samsung Electronics '52nd Anniversary' Vice Chairman Kim Ki-nam: "Let's Create a Century-Long History as a Top Global Company Together"

Kim Ki-nam, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyewon] On the 1st, Samsung Electronics held its 52nd anniversary ceremony at Suwon Digital City, attended by executives and employees including Vice Chairman and CEO Kim Ki-nam, President and CEO Kim Hyun-suk, and President and CEO Ko Dong-jin.

In his anniversary address, Vice Chairman Kim stated, "Despite difficult circumstances, Samsung Electronics achieved remarkable results in the third quarter," but added, "It is time to reflect on whether we can find new growth engines and stand tall as a top-tier 100-year company in the hyper-intelligent society that will unfold over the next decade."

Vice Chairman Kim said, "A big bang will come where new business models and products will develop dramatically in every aspect of daily life," and urged, "Let us freely dream, imagine, and prepare for the future based on deep empathy for customers and human society."

He also emphasized, "In a situation where volatility and uncertainty in the management environment are greatly increasing, we must shift to a management system that can quickly grasp changes and respond proactively."

Vice Chairman Kim continued, "Let us build an open and transparent company where the company and employees grow together and fulfill social responsibilities," and stressed, "We must strive for compliance management, an important value that the company and employees must practice together, and actively participate in ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) initiatives to create a sustainable environment and society."

Finally, Vice Chairman Kim pledged together with the employees, "Based on Samsung's management philosophy of contributing to human society, let us transform human life to be richer and more valuable, and create the history of a top-tier 100-year company to pass on to the next generation."

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