Sang-bong Lee

Sang-bong Lee was appointed Head of LG Electronics' Productivity Research Institute (PRI) in 2004. He leads the PRI to research leading manufacturing techniques and provide core production technologies, methodologies and equipment to improve the productivity of LG Electronics.

In 1982, Mr. Lee joined LG Electronics as an engineer and was employed in automation equipment development for four years. He played a vital role in founding the Production Engineering Research Lab, the predecessor of the PRI, in 1987.

From 1996 to 2000, Mr. Lee developed LG Electronics' unique production innovation methodology, Vic21 (Vision realization through Innovation of products and process for Customer satisfaction toward the 21st century). The approach has led to increased competitiveness of product development and has since been deployed across the corporation.

Mr. Lee helped contribute to the early success of LG Electronics' flat display business. Through innovations in CAD/CAM/CAE, evaluation and packaging technology, he also helped LG become more competitive in handsets and home appliances.

In 2004, under Mr. Lee's leadership, PRI was credited with strengthening R&D through the establishment of a clean-room and the introduction of a supercomputer to help speed development cycles. Since 2007, Mr. Lee has strived to lead LG Electronics' manufacturing capabilities to help the company achieve its status as a global top 3 player.

Mr. Lee was born in Busan and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Busan's Dong-A University. He also holds a Masters of Science in technology management from Chung-Ang University.

Mr. Lee currently serves as a member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea.