Samsung Electronics is actively recruiting top global talent, having lured several senior executives from multinational giants such as Apple, IBM, and Walmart through 2025. The move aims to strengthen the competitiveness of its mobile eXperience (MX) and visual display (VD) businesses.
Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong emphasized that the company will recruit and nurture talent of all genders and nationalities, focusing on individuals with the potential to change the world — a talent strategy that is now beginning to show tangible results.
According to IT Chosun, a South Korean media outlet citing Samsung's 2025 business report, Jason Miller, former head of Apple's digital wallet team, has joined Samsung as executive director of the MX division. He will lead the development of digital wallet services with a focus on security and convenience, and drive the expansion of Samsung Wallet and the broader mobile financial ecosystem.
Also joining the MX division, Jung-min Kim (phonetic), a former IBM vice president, has been appointed head of its global mobile B2B team. He will be responsible for expanding Samsung's enterprise customer base and strengthening its presence in enterprise mobile solutions.
In the VD sector, Samsung has brought in Yong-hoon Lee (phonetic), a former Walmart distribution platform expert, to head its display solutions business team. His experience in global retail and platform operations is expected to bolster the market competitiveness of Samsung's TV and display solutions.
Analysts note that Samsung's latest global talent recruitment drive reflects chairman Lee's management philosophy of prioritizing talent and technology. As Samsung's overall performance gradually recovers, the market expects recruitment to accelerate further in 2026, with new hires projected to reach as many as 15,000 — exceeding earlier forecasts.
Article translated by Eifeh Strom and edited by Jerry Chen
