New Delhi, March 25 -- The world of consumer electronics woke up to a tragic news. Samsung's Co-CEOHan Jong-hee, according to multiple news reports, passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 63. Han was a veteran in the consumer electronics industry,sustaining and priming Samsung's dominance in the global television and smartphone markets.

In a career spanning four decades, Han had seen the very genesis of the consumer electronics industry. He joined Samsung in the 1980s and clawed his way up from entry roles to leadership positions. He had the unique distinction of pivoting Samsung into a major television company and holding the top global sales spot for 12 straight years. He was instrumental in Samsung making a mark with break...