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Paris Croissant taps former Samsung VP to drive global expansion

Paris Croissant, the parent company of global bakery giant Paris Baguette, has nominated Kang Shin-bong, a former Samsung Electronics vice president, as its next chief executive, turning to leadership with experience spanning consumer businesses, digital platforms and global operations as it seeks to reshape its business and find new sources of growth. Kang, who most recently led Samsung…

Paris Croissant taps former Samsung VP to drive global expansion

Global bakery company Paris Croissant, parent to Paris Baguette, has appointed Kang Shin-bong, a former Samsung Electronics vice president, as its new chief executive. Mr. Kang's diverse experience in consumer businesses, digital platforms, and global operations makes him a strategic choice as Paris Croissant looks to revive its business and uncover new growth opportunities.

His career has spanned roles at Boston Consulting Group, eBay, Delivery Hero Korea, and Samsung Electronics. At eBay, Kang managed cross-border trading in the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the expansion of the company's international e-commerce business. He later became CEO of Delivery Hero Korea, a food-delivery platform Yogiyo, where he concentrated on organizational and operational improvements while aiming for business growth and innovative management strategies.

At Samsung Electronics, he headed the global organization. Mr. Kang is set to be officially confirmed by the company's board.

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