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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$44.7B
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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
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Computer Terminal Manufacturing: 334113
Recent Events
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LG Releases Ultra-Portable Notebook with All-day Battery Life
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LG Releases Ultra-Portable Notebook with All-day Battery Life
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Kodak leaving a field it pioneered
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Corporate Watch
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Hastings directs Netflix in its star performance
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Reportlinker Adds Monitors Computer - A Global Market Perspective
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'LG names Benelux mobile marketing manager'
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Reportlinker Adds Flat Panel Displays - An International Market Report
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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
News & Analysis
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LG to make 50 Windows Mobile handsets
LG Electronics plans to produce 50 mobile phones running Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system, with 10 handsets due out this year and another 16 to be released by 2012. LG and Microsoft are forming a joint R&D team to develop phones with tighter integration between software and handset. ...
Intel and LG move into mobile internet
Intel and phone manufacturer LG Electronics are partnering to make mobile internet devices MIDs having announced the partnership at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona. Smaller than netbooks and lacking a full-size keyboard, MIDs are more similar to a phone than a computer. ...
Gracenote to Power Next-Generation Music Handsets for LG Electronics
CTIA Wireless 2008 -- Gracenote®, a global leader in embedded technology, enriched content, and data services for digital entertainment solutions, today announced it will provide its music services embedded into handsets of LG Electronics, a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications. The services include its popular Mobile MusicID®...
Nortel and LG Electronics Demonstrate Two 'World Firsts' in LTE Mobile Broadband
Nortel(1) (TSX: NT)(NYSE: NT) and LG Electronics, a leader in digital electronics and mobile phones, have accomplished two "world firsts" that demonstrate the mobile broadband power of 4G LTE. LTE wireless broadband technology can put wireless Internet and popular mobile multimedia applications like mobile entertainment and productivity applications, HD streaming...
Nortel and LG Electronics Demonstrate Two 'World Firsts' in LTE Mobile Broadband; Demonstrations Show Super Fast Wireless Internet at CTIA and on the Road.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, Apr 1, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Nortel(1) (TSX:NT)(NYSE:NT) and LG Electronics, a leader in digital electronics and mobile phones, have accomplished two "world firsts" that demonstrate the mobile broadband power of LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, Apr 1, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Nortel(1)...
Microtune Tuner Deployed in LG's Mobile TV Devices, Bringing Broadcast Digital Television to Consumers on the Go
MPH[TM] Prototypes, Based on Microtune's Ultra Low-Power Tuner, Showcased at International CES[R] 2008
KT, LG-Nortel and Nortel Combine Expertise at Mobile WiMAX Service Conformance Verification Center; Testbed Environment Enables Wireless Interoperability, Readiness Evaluation of Mobile WiMAX Enabled Devices, Applications and Servers.
SEOUL, KOREA, Jun 6, 2007 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- KT, Korea's leading telecommunications service provider, LG-Nortel and Nortel(1) (TSX:NT)(NYSE:NT) have launched a joint collaboration initiative at KT's Mobile WiMAX Service Conformance Verificat SEOUL, KOREA, Jun 6, 2007 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- KT, Korea's leading telecommunications...
LG Mobile continues to focus on creating stylish and sophisticated mobile phones
The LG brand, known for home appliances such as sophisticated coolers, washing machines, and plasma televisions, changed its strategy last year when LG Mobile Communications LG Mobile unveiled Chocolate, the first product in its Black Label Series. In IThe LG brand, known for home appliances such as sophisticated coolers, washing...
Mobile giants plan to target rural population of India
After capturing the attention of urban users in India, telecom giants like Motorola, Nokia, and LG plan to attract users from Indian villages. These firms have devised a strategy to target haats and mandis, among others, to connect rural India. The rural After capturing the attention of urban users in...
LG develops tactile broadcast phone
SEOUL AFP — A South Korean firm said Tuesday it is developing a mobile phone which allows users to feel broadcasts as well as seeing and hearing them. "We have developed new mobile phone technology which adds the sense of touch to the traditional modes of sight and hearing,"...
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| LG Electronics Inc. | Director, Marketing, Scandinavian | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| Organization | Position | Status |
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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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Comment!
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Asian Tech Stock Weekly Summary (June 29 - July 5)
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LG aims to sell 5 million units of new high-end TVs in 2010
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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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