Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) is reportedly searching for a new head of North American public affairs, following the anticipated resignation of Mark Lippert, who currently holds the position. According to the South Korean newspaper DongA Ilbo, the company is seeking a successor with connections to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and the Republican Party.
Lippert, who served as the U.S. ambassador to South Korea under the Obama administration, was hired by Samsung in 2022 during President Joe Biden’s tenure. However, the company is now looking to replace him with someone aligned with the current political climate in the United States.
A spokesperson for Samsung declined to comment on the speculation, and Lippert has yet to respond to a Reuters request for comment.
