(Seoul=Yonhap Infomax) Su Jin Yoo – Samsung SDI Co., a leading South Korean battery manufacturer, announced on the 25th its regular executive appointments for 2026, promoting a total of eight executives, including three Executive Vice Presidents and five Vice Presidents.


This year’s personnel decisions focused on “securing future technologies.”


Amid an uncertain business environment, Samsung SDI said it is preparing for a potential supercycle in the battery industry by strengthening market leadership and elevating differentiated technological capabilities. The company emphasized that those promoted have made significant contributions to these strategic goals.

Samsung SDI Executive Vice Presidents Kim Ki-jun, Lee Jong-hoon, Jung Hyun
[Source: Samsung SDI]


Kim Ki-jun, newly appointed Executive Vice President and Head of the Electrode Center in the Mid-to-Large Battery Division, was recognized for enhancing technological competitiveness through securing mass production capability for electrodes, developing new manufacturing processes, and ensuring production consistency across sites.


Lee Jong-hoon, Executive Vice President and Head of the Pouch Development Team in the Small Battery Division, was promoted for leading the timely launch of key flagship products and strengthening both technological leadership and product competitiveness.


Jung Hyun, Executive Vice President and Head of the Management Diagnosis Team, was recognized for improving operational efficiency and business fundamentals through management diagnostics and process optimization, thereby enhancing overall business competitiveness.


Samsung SDI stated that it will soon finalize organizational restructuring and additional executive appointments.


sjyoo@yna.co.kr


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