Yoon-Woo Lee was named Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung Electronics in May 2008. He was also appointed in January 2009 as the Head of Device Solutions, which includes the company’s Semiconductor and LCD component divisions.

An engineer and 40-year veteran of Samsung, Mr. Lee's leadership and in-depth technology expertise have helped build Samsung into the world's largest electronics company. He is widely credited with growing Samsung's Semiconductor Business into one of the most successful in the industry, and implementing policies and training programs that have earned Samsung the reputation of being the best company in Korea at which to work.

First joining Samsung in 1968, Mr. Lee became Managing Director of Giheung’s main semiconductor plant operations in 1987, and was appointed as President of Samsung’s Semiconductor Business in 1996. Demonstrating his business acumen in a dynamic and fast-paced semiconductor industry, he successfully implemented diversification strategies that allowed the Semiconductor Business to navigate through cyclical market downturns while increasing market share, year after year.

In 2004, Mr. Lee was promoted to Vice Chairman in charge of Global Collaboration, and also was appointed Head of the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. In 2005, he became Chief Technology Officer, responsible for planning mid- and long-term strategies for promoting new business development based on leading-edge technologies.

Mr. Lee serves in numerous industry leadership positions including Chairman of the Korean Engineers’ Club and Vice Chairman of Korea Business Council for Sustainable Development. In 2005, he was honored by the Korea Management Institute as CEO of the Year. Mr. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University.