Samsung officially names third-generation heir Lee Jae-yong as chairman
Lee's promotion is partially symbolic as he has helmed the Samsung group in his capacity as the electronics company's vice chairman since 2014, when his late father, former chairman Lee Kun-hee, suffered a heart attack.
Oct 27, 2022, 11:15 AM IST
Samsung Bribery case: South Korea`s President Yoon Suk-yeol pardons Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y Lee
The pardon is largely symbolic, with Lee already out on parole after serving 18 months in jail for bribery relating to his time leading the world`s biggest smartphone and memory-chip maker.
Aug 12, 2022, 11:59 AM IST
Samsung scion to take board seat at flagship unit in succession move
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Monday its board of directors has nominated Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee as an inside director, signalling the group`s de facto head would officially cement his role as leader of South Korea`s biggest conglomerate.
Sep 12, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
South Korea's Samsung Group heir apparent takes key leadership roles
Samsung Group heir apparent Jay Y Lee will take over from his father Lee Kun-hee as head of two key foundations, the conglomerate said on Friday, suggesting that a transfer of leadership is underway at South Korea`s largest conglomerate.
May 15, 2015, 05:53 AM IST
