Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee "Will Expand Support for the Growth of Women Leaders"

Samsung Electronics Holds Communication Events and Campaigns for Global Employees

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] On the 8th, Samsung Electronics announced that it will expand support to help outstanding female executives and employees grow as next-generation leaders in celebration of International Women's Day.

Han Jong-hee, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics (Head of DX Division), stated through the Samsung Electronics Newsroom on the same day, "We will expand support such as mentoring and women's networking so that outstanding female executives and employees can be assigned roles that match their achievements and capabilities and grow as next-generation female leaders," pledging to contribute to a better world without bias.

Kyung Kye-hyun, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics (Head of DS Division), also delivered a message of encouragement, saying, "Based on inclusion of diversity including gender equality, we will support all members to feel a sense of belonging and maximize their potential."

Samsung Electronics holds communication events and campaigns every year on International Women's Day for employees worldwide to reflect on the importance of respecting and embracing diversity.

Jong-hee Han, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics (Head of DX Division) Photo by Yonhap News

On this day as well, a global 'Relay Lunch Webinar' for employees will be held under the theme '#BreakTheBias.' Female leaders active in various fields will share their experiences through panel discussions or hold forums under the theme 'Break the bias and create a better world.'

The event will start in Korea and continue through Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and North America. Additionally, an online workshop will be organized for female executives in Korea to discuss ways to nurture female leaders and share future visions.

A photo event for global employees will also be conducted. Employees will take photos posing the official 2022 International Women's Day pose (making an X shape symbolizing 'breaking the bias') to reaffirm their commitment to breaking bias.

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