Samsung Subsidiary Harman Appoints President Sobotka as New CEO... Leadership Change After 5 Years
Over 25 Years of Experience in the Global Automotive Industry
"Driving Growth and Continuously Delivering Outstanding Value"
Samsung Electronics' audio and automotive electronics subsidiary Harman is changing its head for the first time in five years.
A Samsung Electronics model is showcasing Harman automotive electronics at CES 2025 last January. Photo by Yonhap News
View original imageAccording to the industry on the 4th, Harman recently held a board meeting and appointed Christian Sobotka, president of Harman's automotive division, as the new CEO. This is the first CEO change at Harman since 2020, about five years ago.
Sobotka, who previously worked at automotive parts company Robert Bosch, has over 25 years of experience in the global automotive industry. He joined Harman in January 2021 and has been leading the automotive electronics business. Sobotka said, "I am honored to take on the role of CEO at Harman," adding, "I will work with a talented team to drive growth and continuously provide outstanding value to our customers and partners."
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Harman was acquired by Samsung Electronics in 2017 for $8 billion (approximately 9.34 trillion KRW at the exchange rate at the time) to strengthen its automotive electronics business. Last year, Harman recorded sales of 14.3 trillion KRW and an operating profit of 1.3 trillion KRW, playing a key role in driving Samsung Electronics' performance.
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