Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Founders
Lee Byung-chul · Founded 1969 · Suwon, South Korea
Quick Answer
Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1969 in Suwon, South Korea. The company is currently led by TM Roh.
Lee Byung-chul founded Samsung Group in 1938, and Samsung Electronics was established in 1969 as the group moved into electronics manufacturing. The semiconductor push in the 1970s and 1980s transformed Samsung from an assembler into a core technology manufacturer.
TM Roh
CEO
Young Hyun Jun
CEO
Jay Y. Lee
CEO