Key Figures
Here are some key figures in Samsung's history:
- Lee Byung-chul (1910-1987): Founder of Samsung and its first CEO.
- Lee Maeng-hee (1931-2010): Second-generation chairman of Samsung and a key driver of the company's electronics division.
- Lee Kun-hee (1942-2020): Third-generation chairman of Samsung and a leading figure in the company's technology development.
- Ken Choi (1964-present): CEO of Samsung Electronics and a key driver of the company's innovation and growth.