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Ann Woo

Head of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics AmericaSamsung

New York, NY

Member Since February 2023

Skills

Corporate Strategy
Team Leadership
Consumer Electronics

About

Ann Woo is a Senior Director at Samsung Electronics, leading corporate citizenship in North America. In driving Samsung’s Global Corporate Citizenship vision centered on ‘Enabling People,’ Ann is responsible for the strategic development and execution of the Company’s corporate giving initiatives and employee volunteerism programs. Ann and her team also operate a range of educational programs to create more inclusive, quality learning experiences for young people so they can achieve their full potential and become the next wave of empathetic innovators to effect positive social change. Woo joined Samsung in 2005, leading Samsung’s Consumer and Market Insights (CMI) group, where she translated quantitative and qualitative data and research into concrete initiatives that drive brand growth and market presence. Prior to Samsung, Ann worked at several leading technology companies. Samsung’s Global Corporate Citizenship vision is centered on ‘Enabling People.’ Ann and her team operate a range of educational programs to create more inclusive, quality learning experiences for young people so they can achieve their full potential and become the next wave of empathetic innovators to effect positive social change. She is also responsible for the strategic development and execution of the Company’s corporate giving initiatives and employee giving/volunteerism programs. Woo joined Samsung in 2005, leading Samsung’s Consumer and Market Insights (CMI) group. She later parlayed her experience in CMI, where she translated quantitative and qualitative data and research into concrete initiatives that drive brand growth and market presence, to a role in Citizenship. Prior to Samsung, Ann worked at several leading technology companies.

Published content

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In classrooms across America, a quiet crisis lingers in STEM education.

Company details

Samsung

Company bio

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices and operations. To learn more and to get involved, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us and follow @SamsungNewsUS. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Industry

Technology

Area of focus

Consumer Electronics
Education
Cause Marketing

Company size

10,001 plus

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