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LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2008 global sales of $44.7 billion, LG comprises of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines.
President, CEO, Digital Media
B.B. HwangNumber of Employees 84,000
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NAICS Code Computer Terminal Manufacturing: 334113
Recent Events
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Sleeker Handsets Buoy Carphone Outlook
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Custom digital signage from LG Concierge Advantage
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Most Asian Markets Edge Up in Quiet Trade
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Myriad Group AG: Myriad Selected as Partner on LG's First Android Device
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LG Closes One of the Largest Audio Systems Deal with Volkswagen
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LG Electronics investing heavily in smartphones
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LG Scarlet TV is characterized by Bluetooth technology
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'LG brings BL20, BL40 Chocolate phones to Spain'
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"All systems go" for broadcasters' mobile TV rollout
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LodgeNet Interactive signs licensing agreement with LG Electronics
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LG GD510 Pop â€" Innovative Mobile Phone
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Why Intel Is Shrinking
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LG Closes One of the Largest Audio Systems Deal with Volkswagen
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LG ELECTRONICS SIGNS US$370 MLN DEAL WITH VOLKSWAGEN
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LG Electronics Signs Audio Deal With Volkswagen
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Soft Open Expected For South Korean Stocks
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LG Electronics Posts Highest Third Quarter Earnings in Its History
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LG Introduces the Ideal HS201G LED Projector to the Market
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'LG introduces LG GD510 eco-friendly device'
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As the reign of Razr ends, others vie for handset lead; BlackBerry, Sony, LG all push designs as Motorola brand starts to lose luster.(News)
- 2006-11-27
Byline: ALICE Z. CUNEO Byline: ALICE Z. CUNEO
The LG Juggernaut It's already by far the biggest consumer electronics player in India. But the Korean giant is talking of $10 billion in revenues by 2010. Can it do it?
- 2005-11-06
The Korean consumer electronics giant that has been creating ripples across the world in the past few years is Samsung. According to Interbrand, a global brand consultancy, Samsung's brand value shot up an astounding 186 per cent in the past five years toThe Korean consumer electronics giant that has been...
Sony, LG, Wal-Mart among Most Extendible Brands, Global Brand Study Finds; Cheskin, MSI-ITM, CMCD Visual Symbols Library Uncover Brand Value
- 2005-06-06
SAN FRANCISCO & AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- The world's most extensive survey of the most recognized international and regional brands found that Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Microsoft top the list as the most recognized brands worldwide. But Sony, LG and Wal-Mart are first among a group of newcomers topping the "Brand Extendibility"...
Samsung's India Designs A laggard to LG in India, Samsung has the size, the scale and brave new products. It is now polishing its brand halo before it goes in for the kill.
- 2005-05-22
There are two ways you can look at Samsung Electronics India. Look at it from a mere numbers perspective, and it's clear that it has to play aggressive catch-up with another compatriot chaebol LG India, which, with Rs 6,500 crore in revenues (compared tThere are two ways you can look...
LG Electronics Announces Cooperation With Euro RSCG and Starcom for Its Brand Communication in Europe.
- 2005-04-12
ALMERE, Netherlands, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics Europe, the European Headquarters of the Korean based Consumer Electronics manufacturer, announced it will work together with Euro RSCG to handle the pan-European advertising account. ALMERE, Netherlands, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- ...
LG Electronics wins high marks from global credit rating groups
- 2005-01-18
SEOUL AFP — South Korea's LG Electronics has secured high marks from the top US credit rating agencies on the back of the company's improved brand image and stronger presence in the high-tech sector. Standard and Poor's said it assigned a BBB-minus rating to LG Electronics LGE saying this...
Thai Manufacturers Are Losing Market Share.
- 2004-05-20
By Sukanya Jitpleecheep, Bangkok Post, Thailand Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 20--Thai-owned brands of home air-conditioners are becoming an endangered species, with about 100 out of nearly 300 names having exited the market after being unable to compete in terms of technology...
The LG Vina South Korean-Vietnamese cosmetics joint venture in Vietnam relaunched its E'zup cosmetics brand in mid-December, with the aim of increasing its market share, according to the Vietnamese News Agency.(International News)(Brief Article)
- 2004-01-16
THE LG Vina South Korean-Vietnamese cosmetics joint venture in Vietnam relaunched its E'zup cosmetics brand in mid-December, with the aim of increasing its market share, according to the Vietnamese News Agency. The brand reportedly ... THE LG Vina South Korean-Vietnamese cosmetics joint venture in Vietnam...
South Korean Appliance Manufacturer Plans to Promote Brand's Image.
- 2003-02-25
By Sukanya Jitpleecheep, Bangkok Post, Thailand Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 25--LG Mitr Electronics says it plans to spend 750 million baht this year, 50 percent more than last year, to increase sales and raise its brand image as part of the...
LG invests R$8mil to strenghten brand.
- 2002-11-28
Brazil, Nov 28, 2002 (Gazeta Mercantil/SABI via COMTEX) Brazil, Nov 28, 2002 (Gazeta Mercantil/SABI via COMTEX)
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| B.B. Hwang | President, CEO, Digital Media |
| Simon Kang | President, CEO, Digital Display |
| Skott Ahn | President, CEO, Mobile Comm |
| Young-Ha Lee | President, CEO, Digital Appliances |
| Woo Hyun Paik | President & CTO |
| David Dohyun Jung | CFO & Executive Vice President |
| Dermot J.M. Boden | CMO & Executive Vice President |
| Didier Chenneveau | Chief Supply Chain Officer & Executive Vice President |
| James N. Shad | Chief Go, to, Market Officer & Executive Vice President |
| Lom Linton | Executive Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer |
| Reginald J. Bull | Chief HR Officer & Executive Vice President |
| Thomas K. Linton | Executive Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer |
| Ward Crawford | Chief Operating Officer, UK & Ireland |
| Young Kee Kim | Executive Vice President & Chief HR Officer |
| Young Soo Kwon | CFO |
| Johan Lindenmark | Director, Marketing, Scandinavian |
| Paul Meadows | Manager, Corp Marketing |
| Joe M Cruz | |
| Nathan Kim | |
| Patrick Duffy | |
| Sung-Ha Cho | Head, Mgmt Admin |
| Warren Levy |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| In Ki Joo | Board of Directors |
| S. S. Kim | Vice Chairman |
| Suk Chae Lee | Board of Directors |
| Suk-Jean Kang | Board of Directors |
| Sung-Won Hong | Board of Directors |
| Yong Nam | Board of Directors |
| Yu-Sig Kang | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | President, CEO, Digital Media | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | President, CEO, Digital Display | Current |
| LG Electronics Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | President, CEO, Mobile Comm | Current |
| LG Electronics Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | President, CEO, Digital Appliances | Current |
| LG Electronics Inc. | Co-President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | President & CTO | Current |
| LG Electronics Inc. | CTO | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | CFO & Executive Vice President | Current |
| LG Electronics Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | CMO & Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | Chief Supply Chain Officer & Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | Chief Go, to, Market Officer & Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | Executive Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | Chief HR Officer & Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | Executive Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | Chief Operating Officer, UK & Ireland | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | Executive Vice President & Chief HR Officer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | CFO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics Inc. | Director, Marketing, Scandinavian | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics Inc. | Manager, Corp Marketing | Current |
Mr. Cruz is responsible for leading AirCell's engineering and technology group, serving all AirCell markets. His experiences include senior executive roles in the aviation, satellite and terrestrial communications industries with companies including Ameritech Cellular and LG Electronics. He has also co-founded several technology development companies within the industry including Airfone, Railfone, Personal Guardian, Med-Net and Intelli-Sens. He has contributed directly to the development of CDMA technology and CDMA 3G enhancements for broadband data communications and additional network capacity for mobile voice and data communications. In addition, he is one of the founding partners of the CDMA Development Group (CDG), and the CDPD Consortium of companies. He earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Philippines.
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Air Cell, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer | Current |
| LG Electronics Inc. | Current | |
| University of the Philippines | Degree - Electrical Engineering | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Hampshire Companies | Financial Analyst | Current |
| LG Electronics Inc. | Current | |
| Hyundai Corporation | Current | |
| Urban Land Institute | Board of Directors | Current |
| Harvard University | Member | Current |
| Urban Land Institute | Member | Current |
| Harvard University | Master's | Former |
Patrick Duffy is responsible for Oregon Scientific's LCD product sales in North America. This includes the overall management, category and special markets growth, and branding initiative activities for all Timing, Weather, Sports and Fitness, Audio and Special Collections products. Patrick brings to Oregon Scientific twenty years of consumer electronics sales and marketing management expertise. Patrick has held sales and marketing management roles with LG Electronics, Royal, Emerson and Radio Shack.
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Oregon Scientific, Inc. | Vice President of Sales Lcd | Current |
| The Royal | Current | |
| LG Electronics Inc. | Current | |
| RadioShack Corporation | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics Inc. | Head, Mgmt Admin | Current |
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| Show & Tell Productions, Inc. | Vice President, Business Development | Current |
| HSBC Auto Finance | Current | |
| Philips Electronics Ltd. | Current | |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. | Current | |
| Discovery | Former | |
| Show & Tell, Inc | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics Inc. | Vice Chairman | Current |
| LG Electronics Inc. | Vice Chairman | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Yong Nam is the President and CEO of LG Telecom, a leading CDMA-based wireless carrier in Korea. He has been with LG for 30 years, holding various senior positions and making significant contributions to LG Electronics and the Corporate Office. Prior to LG Telecom, he was Executive Vice President in charge of the Multimedia Division of LG Electronics with responsibility for revenues of $2BN. His achievements included turning around the division, downsizing, and returning it to profitability within one year. While he was in the LG Corporate Office, he was in charge of Corporate Strategy and International Alliances. Under his leadership, LG undertook its "Leap 2005" to transform the business structure of LG into a world-class communication services company. He holds a BA degree in Economics from Seoul National University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Telecom Ltd. | President and CEO | Current |
| Athena Technology Ventures | President and CEO, Lg Telecom, Ltd. | Current |
| LG Electronics Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Seoul National University | Ba Degree In Economics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Executive News
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LG Electronics Announces Release of 2009 Environmental Report
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LG to Open LG Application Store Tomorrow
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LG Phones Launching Own App Store
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Next-Generation LG Chocolate to be Unveiled in August
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LG may surpass Sony on strong demand
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KOREA'S LG AIMS TO SELL 5 MLN UNITS OF NEW HIGH-END TVS IN 2010
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LG Elec aims to sell up to 5 mln LED TVs in 2010
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