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Choi Sung-an is Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries.

He is focusing on improving business performance, selectively securing orders and securing future growth engines.

He was born on December 1, 1960, in Masan, South Gyeongsang Province.

He graduated from Masan High School and Seoul National University with a degree in mechanical engineering.

He joined Samsung Engineering and worked as head of procurement, head of the chemical business division and head of Plant Business Division 1. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Samsung Engineering.

After being promoted to vice chairman, he moved to Samsung Heavy Industries and was appointed CEO in 2023.

He was the first person to be promoted to vice chairman under Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong.

After ending Samsung Heavy Industries' eight consecutive years of operating losses in 2023, he has continued to lead improvements in the company's business performance.

He served as chairman of the Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association.

He places great importance on technology and is known for a meticulous and thorough work style.

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