New Samsung Card CEO Appointed: Kim Itaek, President of Samsung Venture Investment

Samsung Card announced on the 29th that it held an Executive Candidate Recommendation Committee meeting and recommended Kim Itaek, President of Samsung Venture Investment, as the new CEO candidate.

Kim, a former head of the International Finance Division at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, joined Samsung Electronics in 2016 and has served as head of the Global Communication Group and head of the External Cooperation Team. At the end of last year, he took on the role of CEO of Samsung Venture Investment, where he is credited with implanting a success DNA into the venture ecosystem and leading 'Open Innovation'.

Samsung Card expects Kim to leverage his experience in the financial sector and extensive network to lead expansion beyond existing payment and financial businesses into new business areas based on digital and data innovation.

Samsung Card also plans to finalize and announce the regular executive personnel appointments below the vice president level for 2025 soon.

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