of Product Innovation
DALLAS – September 19, 2011- Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the number one provider of mobile phones in the U.S[1]., today announced the appointment of Kevin Packingham as Senior Vice President of Product Innovation. Packingham will report directly to president Dale Sohn and will be responsible for overseeing Samsung’s carrier product management, product planning and concept creation departments.
“Samsung has enjoyed a strong relationship with Kevin for many years as a trusted colleague within the telecom industry and we’re excited to add Kevin’s experience and knowledge to our senior leadership team,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “Kevin’s extensive background in bringing innovative and game-changing products and services to the U.S. market will be a major factor in the future success of Samsung Mobile.”
Packingham joins Samsung with more than 14 years of experience within the telecom sector. Most recently, he held the role of chief executive officer at Amerilink Telecom Corporation. Prior to this role, Packingham worked for more than 11 years at Sprint Nextel. During his tenure at Sprint, he focused on project management, culminating with the position of senior vice president of product and technology.
Packingham holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Business Management from Evangel University and a Master’s degree in Human Factors with an emphasis in software design, development, and testing.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.