Samsung Electronics has reconfigured its leadership to strengthen its competitive position in the AI chip market.

The South Korean company has promoted high-ranking executives and defined their new roles as it is showing its determination to further focus on semiconductor-related research and to tackle the challenges of global economic shifts.

Jun Young-hyun Appointed Co-CEO to Enhance Semiconductor Business

Samsung Announces Leadership Changes to Win AI Chip Race

To start, the person behind the appointment is Jun Young-hyun, Samsung Semiconductor's head. Promoted to co-CEO, Jun's appointment clearly focuses on enhancing memory chip business operations for Samsung- Memory chip operations are vital parts of its revenue earnings, after all, according to GSM Arena.

With the semiconductor environment rapidly changing, from where one can view the whole market scenario, the tech giant feels this is the right step, as Jun will not be just handling AI chips.

Han Jin-man, who had previously led the U.S. chip business, has been appointed to oversee Samsung's foundry operations. This division is crucial in the production of advanced AI chips, which require precise manufacturing processes.

With Han's experience, Samsung hopes to enhance its foundry capabilities, compete with industry leaders like TSMC, and cater to the growing demand for high-performance chips.

What Happened After Samsung Reshuffle?

While the reshuffle attempts to add muscle to Samsung's core businesses, mixed reactions prevail. The stocks of the company have declined 3.4% reflecting investor's anxiety over Samsung's failure to cushion some of the risks associated with global protectionist policies by Donald Trump's administration, soon-to-be U.S. President.

Analysts say that, with these changes, no systemic issues will be satisfied. For example, nothing has changed in the case of the Business Support Task Force, led by Chung Hyun-ho; second-in-command to Samsung Group Chairman Jay Y. Lee, who was currently facing a five-year sentence in a merger scandal.

Some believe that revisiting the roles of their top decision-makers, led by Chung, could enhance further optimization of Samsung's strategic direction.

CFO Change Underlines Financial Management Agenda

In other news, the South Korean company announced the incorporation of Park Hark-kyu, current President and CFO, in the Business Support Task Force. Yet, it failed to confirm a replacement for the position of CFO and its possible future financial plans concerning international economic fluctuations.

The leadership reshuffle in Samsung indicates that the company wants to stay competitive in this high-stakes AI chip market. It brings experienced executives to key roles and prepares them to face such challenges as advanced chip production, supply chain complexities, and geopolitical pressures.

Elsewhere, Sam Mobile spotted a leaked video featuring Galaxy S25 Ultra. According to the tech publication, the next-gen flagship handset is expected to be released by January 2025.

Most importantly, the latest video gave us a glimpse of its stunning design. Noticeably, the first thing you will see is its curved edges, which we once saw on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Uniform bezels are also observed around the screen, not to mention the thin sides of the upcoming smartphone. On the right side, you can recognize the power and volume buttons. Meanwhile, the rear part houses the cameras including the super telephoto lens.