As Huawei Pushback Grows, Samsung Will Appoint New 5G Network Chief
Samsung has target of winning 20% of global 5G equipment market in two years
Chinese telecom giant Huawei has long caused tension between Washington and Beijing. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains what the company does and why it’s significant. (Photo: Aly Song/Reuters)
SEOUL—Samsung Electronics Co. is replacing the head of its unit that provides next-generation 5G equipment, according to people familiar with the matter, a shake-up atop a key business looking to rapidly grow sales as global pushback builds against market leader Huawei Technologies Co.
Kim Young-ky, president of Samsung’s networks business, will step down and assume an adviser role at the company, the people said. His replacement hasn’t yet been decided, the people said. A strong contender under consideration is Cheun Kyung-whoon,...