Press Release

Samsung Appoints Giuseppe Donagemma, as Head of European Network Operations

Feb 04. 2014

LONDON, UK - February 4, 2014 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today announced the appointment of Giuseppe (Beppe) Donagemma as the Head of Samsung Networks Europe (SNE). Giuseppe will be in charge of developing business opportunities and expanding Samsung’s mobile network business in the European region.

 

Giuseppe is well-known within the mobile network sector and has over 20 years of experience managing the operations of global networks. He was previously responsible for Nokia Solutions and Networks (formerly Nokia Siemens Networks) in Europe and ensured healthy profitability for the company at a time of global economic crisis. More recently, Giuseppe has been an advisor and board member for several ICT and private equity companies.

 

Giuseppe has a proven record of accomplishments for leading teams and delivering excellent results and it is expected that his leadership skills and expertise will be a valuable asset to Samsung’s European network business.

 

"We are very glad to announce Giuseppe’s appointment and wish him a success in his new role. Giuseppe is extremely experienced so we are confident that as our new Head of SNE, he will support Samsung in strengthening its European network business,” said Youngky Kim, President & Head of Networks at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung will continue to invest in its European network offering to ensure the success of its network equipment and solutions is replicated across the globe.”

 

Samsung founded Samsung Networks Europe (SNE) to be the center of its European Networks Business in 2011. The SNE has grown and now delivers marketing, sales, as well as technical support for the region.

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