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LG Electronics Appoints A New Gulf President
Published Feb 7, 2012
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LG Electronics today announced that Mr. D. Y. Kim was appointed as the President of LG Electronics, Gulf FZE in January 2012. Mr Kim will succeed to Mr. Paik that was appointed President of the region in 2009.
Mr. Kim has been with LG Electronics since 1989 and his extensive experience into the electronics unit will be crucial to lead the company forward to embrace new challenges and opportunities.
He mentioned: “It is an honour to become President of the Gulf Region as it has been a region where LG has been achieving important milestones and where we anticipate an enormous potential of growth. Nowadays LG has the 2nd Market Position in the LED and Flat panel TV category within this market and it is very well perceived by our customers. Our focus will be to continue working as we have been doing so far in order to meet their expectations and keeping their trust.”
Between 1999 and 2003 Mr. Kim worked in the LGEUS and Zenith (America), where he provided his expertise to the USA market for 5 years. From 2003 and until 2007 he worked in the Audio/Video market and in 2008 he took the role of the Digital Media Company outsourcing team.
Between 2009 and 2011 in the CAR Marketing Team thus dealing with major global brands and driving strategies that would benefit LG. Additionally, Mr. Kim became well versed within this markets dealing with the infotainment and AV systems.
Mr. Kim holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and a B.A in Electronics from Pusan National University.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of KRW 55.8 trillion (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
LG Electronics Gulf FZE
Michelle Sequeira
Tel:+9714-350 9500, Fax: +9714-334 4304
michelle.sequeira@lge.com
LG-One
Lona Ayoub
Tel 971 4 3344930, fax 971 4 3344923
Email: lona.ayoub@lg-one.com
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VMD - [Virtual Marketing Department]
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