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Rumour: Samsung to Spin-Off LCD, OLED Units

by Helen Vince

There have been unconfirmed reports that Samsung is considering plans to spin-off its LCD and OLED business, Samsung Display. Sources in Korea suggest that the divisions could be split next month, three years after …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Reorganisation & Restructuring| Samsung Display| Vol 22 - Issue 13

Stefan Oschmann Merck

Merck KGaA Names CEO Successor

by Helen Vince

Merck KGaA says it will promote its deputy CEO Stefan Oschmann to CEO next year, replacing Karl-Ludwig Kley when his current contract comes to an end.

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Merck| People| Recruitment & Appointments| Vol 22 - Issue 13

Microsemi to Acquire Vitesse Semiconductor

by Helen Vince

Microsemi has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vitesse Semiconductor for approximately $389 million through a cash tender offer. Vitesse designs a diverse portfolio of high-performance semiconductors, application software and integrated turnkey systems …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 13

Michael Harrit Sony

Sony Names New Head of AV Marketing

by Helen Vince

Sony Professional Europe has appointed Michael Harrit as its new head of marketing for AV & Media Solutions. Harrit takes over the position from Oliver Bovis who will be moving to a new role …

Tags:Broadcast| Europe| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| People| Recruitment & Appointments| sony| Vol 22 - Issue 13

cher wang HTC

HTC Names Chairman to Dual CEO Role

by Helen Vince

HTC’s co-founder, Peter Chou, is to step down as CEO and take on the role of head of product innovation as the company battles to revive its fortunes. The company’s chairwoman, Cher Wang, will …

Tags:HTC| Mobile Display Monitor| People| Recruitment & Appointments| Vol 22 - Issue 13

Global Devices Shipments to Grow 2.8% in 2015, says Gartner

by Helen Vince

Worldwide combined shipments of devices (PCs, tablets, ultramobiles and mobile phones) are estimated to reach 2.5 billion units in 2015, an increase of 2.8 percent over 2014 (see Table 1) according to Gartner, Inc. …

Tags:Gartner| Mobile Phones| PCs| tablets

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Lenovo Realigns Businesses Following Mergers

by Helen Vince

Lenovo has realigned its business groups and geographies following the integration of Motorola Mobility and IBM’s System X server business. Gianfranco LanciGerry SmithIn a new leadership role, Gianfranco Lanci has been named corporate president …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Lenovo| Mobile Display Monitor| Reorganisation & Restructuring| Vol 22 - Issue 13

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Hisense Germany Adds to Sales Team

by Helen Vince

Tino LohseHisense Germany has hired two new regional sales executives. Tino Lohse joins the company from Schmid Electronics GmbH and has also worked for Vestel and Beko. He will be responsible for sales in …

Tags:Hisense| Large Display Monitor| People| Recruitment & Appointments| Vol 22 - Issue 13

Samsung Mike Henkelmann

Samsung Germany Names AV Marketing Head

by Helen Vince

Samsung Electronics in Germany has appointed Mike Henkelmann as the new head of marketing for AV. Henkelmann has worked for Samsung for more than 10 years and in his new position will be responsible …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| People| Recruitment & Appointments| Samsung| Vol 22 - Issue 13

Jabil Result 20/03/2015

by Helen Vince

Jabil Circuit Inc. has reported its preliminary second quarter results, posting a net profit of $52 million on turnover of $4.3 billion, which compares with a net loss of $38.7 million on turnover of …

Tags:Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 13