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SK hynix appoints VP Ryu Sung-soo as CEO of US unit

Korean semiconductor manufacturer SK hynix has appointed vice president Ryu Sung-soo as the new CEO of SK hynix America on Jan. 26.

Ryu succeeds Kim Ju-seon, who led the US subsidiary for four years.

He joined SK hynix in 2019 and previously managed global sales and marketing for the company’s high bandwidth memory (HBM) business.

Located in San Jose, California, SK hynix America serves as an important link between the South Korean company and its US customers.

In 2024, SK hynix reported sales of 66.2 trillion won (US$46.2 billion) and an operating profit of 23.5 trillion won (US$16.4 billion), with strong demand for HBM products, especially in the AI sector, contributing to its financial growth.

Recent SK hynix developments

Timeline
24-Jan-2025 💹 SK hynix hits $46b revenue on AI-driven chip demand
  • SK hynix revenue nearly doubles to $46B in 2024
  • Strong HBM chip demand drives significant profit recovery
22-Jan-2025 📈 Samsung, SK hynix may shift production over US tariffs
  • Samsung, SK hynix monitor US-China trade risks
  • Shifting focus to high-value AI chips amid tariffs
20-Dec-2024 💼 SK Hynix gets $458m US grant for AI chip plant in Indiana
  • US grants $458M for SK Hynix chip plant.
  • Part of $3.87B investment for AI chip production.
28-Nov-2024 📈 SK Hynix announces $2.1b dividend hike
  • SK Hynix to raise dividends by 25% from 2025
  • Approx. US$2.1 billion in dividends over 3 years
24-Oct-2024 📈 SK Hynix profits $5b from AI memory demand

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