Career Paths

GSG prepares leaders for multiple career paths at Samsung. During the GSG tenure, Global Strategists will develop robust industry and functional acumen to prepare them for success at Samsung.

• Year 0 – 2 TOP

  You start with GSG and spend two years solving key business challenges for executives across global Samsung affiliates.
  The team creates meaningful impact for business by providing independent, strategic recommendations.

  

  Mike Mori

  GSG 25 (Chicago Booth)

  Global Strategist

  

  Jessica Lin

  GSG 25 (Wharton)

  Global Strategist

  

  Chapin Cheney

  GSG 26 (INSEAD)

  Global Strategist

  Year 2+ TOP

  You will have the option to either continue within GSG, or transition into one of the below-mentioned functional areas within Samsung’s business units in Seoul:

  Sales Function

  Marketing Function

  Product Function

  Strategy & Corporate Development Function

  Other Functions (Sustainability, Public Relation, HR etc.)

  Year 4+ TOP

  As you grow your career with Samsung, you can either progress in your chosen business unit in Seoul or transition to overseas affiliates. Learn more:

  HQ Business Unit Career Path

  International Subsidiaries Career Path

  GSG Career Path TOP

  Growth within GSG offers opportunity to lead teams and collaborate with executives, while continuing to solve the most pressing challenges Samsung faces globally.

  

  Travis Miller

  GSG 20 (Wharton)

  Principal

  

  Yvonne (Ya-Yin) Chan

  GSG 21 (UCLA Anderson)

  Associate Principal

  

  Nathalie Moore

  GSG 23 (HBS)

  Engagement Manger

• Sales Function TOP

  Sales offers high ownership and high-impact opportunities, with a strong focus on driving top-line P&L. Work hands-on at the scale of Samsung’s global operations, gaining direct exposure to senior leadership.

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    Gaurav Saharan
    GSG 22 (Saïd)
    Director, Digital Commerce

    As a part of digital commerce team within the mobile business, Gaurav focus on sales growth initiatives and supports commercial negotiations with global online channel partners.

    GSG

    Strategy Projects (22-25)

    Business Unit

    Digital Commerce Team (25-Present)

• Marketing Function TOP

  Marketing puts you at the intersection of creativity and commerce – shaping how the world sees Samsung. Develop go-to-market campaigns, craft compelling narratives to influence global audiences, and create flywheel to propel growth.

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    Nicole Fong
    GSG 24 (Wharton)
    Senior Manager, MX Marketing

    Nicole drives MX's global image and storytelling through strategic media communications, leading impactful product launch campaigns that engage media and influencers worldwide.

    GSG

    Strategy Projects (24-25)

    Business Unit

    MX Communications (25-Present)

• Product Function TOP

  Product positions you at the frontier of what Samsung builds next. Drive product strategy for a portfolio of fast growing digital products and services (e.g. XR glasses, Digital Wallet) and manage strategic partnerships to drive business growth.

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    Sabrine Ahmed Iqbal
    GSG 23 (MIT Sloan)
    Product Strategist, Health Strategy Group

    With product strategy role with Samsung Digital Health, Sabrine is leveraging advanced digital technology, AI, and connected devices to make healthcare more accessible.

    GSG

    Strategy Projects (23-25)

    Business Unit

    MX Health Strategy Group (25-Present)

• Strategy & Corporate Development Function TOP

  Strategy and corporate development focuses on long-term organizational vision and inorganic growth (e.g. M&A). Work directly with Samsung executive leadership on cross-functional initiatives that expedites growth and unlock innovation.

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    Dhruvin Savalia
    GSG 23 (INSEAD)
    Senior Manager, Corporate Development

    Dhruvin supports deal activities (M&A, JV, Investments) through research on targets, financial valuations and advisor engagement.

    GSG

    Strategy Projects (23-24)

    Business Unit

    Corporate Development (24-Present)

• Other Functions (Sustainability, Public Relations, Etc.) TOP

  Opportunity to transition into broader functions in Samsung, such as public affairs, corporate sustainability, human resources, investor relations etc. Manage critical initiatives with executive exposure, engaging internal and external stakeholders.

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    Cameron Cankaya
    GSG 19 (Kellogg)
    Director, Global Public Affairs

    Cameron plays key role in engaging with governments and regulatory bodies to build relationships, monitor legislation, and provide strategic counsel to navigate complex regulatory landscape.

    GSG

    Strategy Projects (19-21)

    Business Unit

    Global Government Relations (21-Present)

• HQ Business Unit Career Path TOP

  Continue your career journey in Korea and take on leadership responsibilities within your business unit, manage high performing teams on key initiatives to drive business innovation and growth.

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    Mathieu Apotheker
    GSG 10 (MIT Sloan)
    Corporate Vice President, Samsung Electronics Corp. Development

    Mathieu leads M&A, investments and JVs for Samsung Electronics. With experience on transactions that cut across domains and business units, he’s expediting growth at Samsung.

    GSG

    Strategy Projects (10-11)

    Business Unit

    Samsung Electronics Corporate Development (11-Present)

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    Natia Kvachantiradze
    GSG 18 (Tuck)
    Research Fellow, Samsung Global Research

    Natia leads innovative organizational strategy projects at Samsung Global Research, leveraging her expertise in management, marketing, and people strategy to drive innovation. Her team collaborates across areas to deliver strategic solutions for Samsung's global business growth.

    GSG

    Strategy Projects (18-20)

    Business Unit

    Global Marketing Center, Samsung Global Research (20-Present)

• International Subsidiaries Career Path TOP

  Transition to a high ownership fast paced role in subsidiary within Samsung’s umbrella. You will work hands-on in driving top-line growth initiatives, growing regional market presence.

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    Dave Das
    GSG 03 (Kellogg)
    Corporate Executive Vice President, SEA Mobile Experience (MX) Business

    Dave leads multi $Bn Mobile business for America. He’s a global technology visionary with more than 20 years of experience in Sales/Marketing and a consistent record of profitable growth.

    GSG

    TV, Semicon, and Marketing
    projects
    (03-05)

    Business Unit

    SEC HQ, TV Marketing
    (05-06)

    Overseas Transition

    NAHQ (SEA subsidiary), Home Entertainment Marketing (06-15), Consumer Electronics Product Mktg. (15-20)

    Business Unit

    SEC HQ, Head of NA RPM, Mobile (20-22)

    Overseas Transition

    SEIB, Head of Subsidiary (22-24), SEA, Head of Business (24-Present)

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    Arina Krasnova
    GSG 16 (INSEAD)
    Senior Manager, SEA MX DTC Ecommerce

    Arina leads as Head of Smartphones DTC Ecommerce, she continues to lead with vision, shaping the future of direct-to-consumer digital commerce.

    GSG

    Strategy Projects (16-18)

    Business Unit

    MX Strategy & Partnerships (19-22)

    Overseas Transition

    DTC Ecommerce (22-present)