Samsung EVP, Dr. Chang-Sik Choi, Joins Dongbu HiTek as President/CEO
March 15 2012 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
In a move to step up its global growth momentum as a specialized
semiconductor foundry, Dongbu HiTek today announced it has
recruited two highly experienced executives to fill key management
positions. Dr. Chang-Sik Choi, former EVP of Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd., has been named President/CEO, and Mr. Chan-Hee Lee,
former EVP of MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation, has been named
President in charge of Dongbu HiTek’s foundry business.
Over the past decade, Dongbu HiTek has emerged as the world’s
top specialty foundry by making considerable investments in
developing its Analog CMOS and specialized BCDMOS processing
technologies. With the additions of Dr. Choi and Mr. Lee to its
executive team, the Korean firm aims to capture new profitable
growth opportunities to more fully leverage its specialized and
widely respected expertise in analog and mixed-signal
technologies.
Dr. Chang-Sik Choi
Dr. Choi brings a wealth of semiconductor industry experience to
Dongbu HiTek, thanks to his 29-year tenure with Samsung Electronics
taking on increasing management responsibilities. His prior
relevant positions include: Foundry Center Chief of System LSI
Division; Manufacturing Center Chief; Team Leader of Display Driver
IC Business; and ASIC Development Team Leader. Dr. Choi earned his
Ph.D in Electronic Engineering from North Carolina University and
both his Master and Bachelor degrees in Material Engineering from
Seoul National University.
Mr. Chan-Hee Lee
Mr. Lee worked for five years at MagnaChip, a supplier of analog
and mixed-signal chips for consumer applications. His prior
MagnaChip positions were GM of the Foundry Business and GM of the
DDI/CIS Business. Earlier in his career he served as GM of Hynix
Semiconductor’s Foundry Business and worked within LG
Semiconductor. Mr. Lee earned his Bachelor of Electronic
Engineering Degree from Korea’s Kyungpook National University.
About Dongbu HiTek
Dongbu HiTek Co., Ltd. specializes in delivering superb analog
and mixed-signal processing technologies. As the World Leader in
Specialty Foundry, the company adds high value to advanced ICs with
a processing portfolio that encompasses Analog, BCDMOS, High
Voltage CMOS, CMOS RF, CMOS Image Sensor (CIS), Display Driver IC
(DDI), and NOR Flash technologies. The Analog POWERhouse™ company’s
best-in-class BCDMOS technology enables power management chip
designs that serve numerous applications ranging from home and
handheld electronics to automotive and industrial systems.
Currently processing technologies at nodes ranging from 0.35
microns to 90 nanometers, the company complements its world class
foundry capabilities with top quality design support, prototype
verification and packaging/module development. Headquartered in
Seoul, Dongbu HiTek publicly trades its stock under 000990 on the
Korea Stock Exchange. For more information, visit
www.dongbuhitek.com.