Samsung Telecommunications America Names Chief Marketing Officer

DALLAS, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the appointment of Bill Ogle as chief marketing officer, a newly created position. Ogle will report directly to Samsung president Dale Sohn and have responsibility for driving consumer branding and product marketing strategies in the U.S.

"Around the world, Samsung is recognized for its leadership in mobile phone design and innovation," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Telecommunications America. "Bill will help us focus our marketing initiatives and build programs that bring this leadership to life and create strong, lasting brand connections with U.S. consumers."

Ogle joins Samsung after 12 years at Pizza Hut, where he most recently held the role of chief marketing officer. While at Pizza Hut, Ogle helped reposition the brand and achieved significant sales and share growth. Ogle also served as the chief marketing officer in the U.K., where he helped redefine brand awareness and guided the overseas division to record sales and profit. He returned to Pizza Hut's Dallas headquarters in 2002 as the chief concept development officer, launching the restaurant's Italian Bistro and WingStreet brands.

Prior to joining Pizza Hut, Mr. Ogle held brand management positions at Procter & Gamble and Sara Lee Corporation.

About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2006 parent company sales of US$63.4 billion and net income of US$8.5 billion. Employing approximately 138,000 people in 124 offices in 56 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Network Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.