{
  "id": 17933263,
  "title": "LX Semicon names Na Joon-ho as new CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/lx-semicon-names-na-joon-ho-as-new-ceo",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-03T08:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261103/lx-semicon-names-na-joon-ho-as-new-ceo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LX Semicon has announced Na Joon-ho as its new CEO, part of their routine executive changes for 2027, the company announced on Tuesday. During a board meeting earlier, Na's appointment and the promotion of one other executive were officially ratified.\n\nNa joined LX Semicon in 2001, following his tenure at LG Semiconductor. In his career at LX Semicon, Na has served in roles such as head of driver IC development, large-display development group, and TV and IT business division. His contributions to developing display system semiconductors and expanding the company's business have been instrumental, driving significant revenue growth.\n\nSince 2024, Na has been at the helm of the strategy and marketing division. In this capacity, he oversees marketing, sales, procurement, and supply chain management for the company's display system semiconductor business and emerging growth sectors, including microcontroller units (MCUs) and thermal management substrates. LX Semicon anticipates Na's leadership will bolster the company's standing in key markets, uncover fresh growth prospects, and enhance risk management.",
  "summary": "LX Semicon has named Na Joon-ho, executive vice president and head of strategy and marketing, as its next CEO as part of its regular executive reshuffle for 2027, the company said Tuesday. At a board meeting earlier in the day, the company approved Na's appointment and the promotion of one new executive. Na joined LX Semicon in 2001 after working at LG Semiconductor. Since then, he has held…",
  "key_points": [
    "Na Joon-ho appointed as LX Semicon's new CEO",
    "Joined LX Semicon in 2001 after LG Semiconductor",
    "Led strategy and marketing division since 2024"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Promoting a veteran with deep technical and strategic experience signals the company's intent to leverage internal expertise to stabilize supply chains and expand into emerging semiconductor growth sectors.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}