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    • Chairman of KB Financial Group
      Yang Jong-hee
      Yang Jong-hee is the CEO and Chairman of KB Financial Group. He is focused on maintaining the position of 'leading finance,' expanding the competitiveness of non-banking and overseas businesses. He is leading mutual growth finance and working to enhance the corporate value of KB Financial Group in line with the government's corporate value-up policy. He was born on June 10, 1961, in Jeonju. After graduating from Jeonju High School and the Department of Korean History at Seoul National University, he completed a master's program at Sogang University Graduate School of Business. He joined Housing Bank and served as the head of the Seocho Station branch of KB Kookmin Bank. At KB Financial Group, he served as the head of the Board Secretariat, head of Strategic Planning Department, and executive director in charge of strategic planning. While leading the practical acquisition of LIG Insurance (now KB Insurance), he made a remarkable leap to vice president, skipping the senior managing director position. As the CEO of KB Insurance, he increased net profit and led the company stably despite the industry's downturn. He served as Vice Chairman of KB Financial Group before being appointed Chairman of KB Financial Group. He is highly regarded for his strengths in finance and strategy. #YangJonghee #KBFinancialGroup #FinanceLeader #CorporateValue #StrategicPlanning #KoreanFinance #KBInsurance #FinancialCEO #CorporateStrategy #LeadershipInFinance
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    • Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group
      Jin Ok-dong
      Jin Ok-dong is the CEO and Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group. While pursuing management efficiency and organizational stability, he has solidified Shinhan Financial Group's status as a leading domestic financial holding company by achieving digital transformation and global management success. He was born on February 21, 1961, in Imsil, Jeollabuk-do. He graduated from Seoul Deoksu Commercial High School and the Business Administration Department of Korea National Open University, and obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from Chung-Ang University Graduate School. He began his career at the Industrial Bank of Korea. He moved to Shinhan Bank, where he served as Deputy General Manager of the Credit Review Department and Team Leader of the Funds Department. During his tenure as the manager of the Osaka branch in Japan, he led the launch of SBJ Bank, Shinhan Bank's Japanese subsidiary, and later served as SBJ Bank's Vice President and CEO. He served as Vice President in charge of management support at Shinhan Bank and Vice President in charge of operations at Shinhan Financial Group before being appointed CEO of Shinhan Bank in 2018. In 2022, after competing with former Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Cho Yong-byung and former Shinhan Card President Lim Young-jin, he was selected as the CEO and Chairman candidate by the Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Candidate Recommendation Committee. He values horizontal communication and leading by example. He is known for his gentle and unpretentious personality.
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    • CEO of Kumho Tire
      Jung Il-taik
      Jung Il-taik is the President and CEO of Kumho Tire. He assumed leadership during a period of continued annual losses for the company and is now dedicated to fully restoring its financial health. Born on June 11, 1964, Jung graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School and went on to study chemical engineering at Chonnam National University, where he also earned a master's degree in polymer engineering. Jung began his career at Kumho Tire in 1988. Throughout his tenure, he has predominantly worked in research and development, having held positions such as head of the Quality and R&D divisions. Aside from a brief period in charge of the Sales division, his career has been focused on technical and developmental roles. In 2021, Jung was promoted to president and appointed as CEO. He also serves as the chairman of the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association. Jung is known for his proactive communication with employees. #JungIltaik #KumhoTire #CEOKumhoTire #tireindustry #KoreaTireManufacturersAssociation #businessleadership #researchanddevelopment #Koreanbusiness #tiretechnology #corporateleadership
    • Chairman of BioPlus
      Jung Hyun-kyu
      Jung Hyun-kyu is the Chairman and CEO of BioPlus and also serves as an adjunct professor at Chungnam National University. He was born on November 15, 1957, in Gwangju. Jung graduated from Hongik University High School and majored in Chinese and International Economics at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He later earned a master's and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Kwangwoon University. He began his career at LG Electronics in the trade department. Jung has previously served as CEO of Top Trading and EcoBio. Since 2013, he has been the CEO of BioPlus. As an adjunct professor at Chungnam National University, he is committed to growing BioPlus into a world-class global BMC (Bio-Beauty, Medical, Cosmetic) company. #JungHyunKyu #BioPlus #BMC #ChungnamNationalUniversity #LGElectronics #TopTrading #EcoBio #biotechnology #businessleadership #globalexpansion #environmentalengineering
    • CEO of Naver Corp.
      Choi Soo-yeon
      Choi Soo-yeon is the CEO of Naver. She is focusing on global business expansion and targeting the MZ generation. She was born on November 3, 1981, in Gwangju Metropolitan City. She graduated from Gwangju Dongshin Girls' High School and the Department of Earth and Environmental Systems Engineering at Seoul National University. She joined NHN and worked in the communication and marketing department. After leaving the company, she enrolled in the Law School at Yonsei University. She worked as a corporate M&A and capital markets lawyer at the law firm Yulchon. She rejoined Naver and oversaw the global business support department before being appointed CEO in 2022. She is known as a young leader with a keen sense of global market and business strategy. She is well-known for her good communication with employees and her sociable nature. #ChoiSooYeon #Naver #CEO #GlobalExpansion #MZGeneration #Gwangju #SeoulNationalUniversity #YonseiLawSchool #Yulchon #Leadership
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    • Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group
      Chung Eui-sun
      Chung Eui-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He concurrently serves as the CEO of both Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Mobis. He is focusing the organization's capabilities on transforming Hyundai Motor Group into a "smart mobility solution company" that comprehensively provides mobility-related services, such as urban air mobility (UAM) and autonomous driving. Born on October 18, 1970, in Seoul, he is the eldest son of Chung Mong-koo, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He graduated from Whimoon High School and obtained a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He joined Hyundai Precision Industry (now Hyundai Mobis) as a manager but soon went to the United States to study, earning an MBA from the University of San Francisco. He worked at the New York branch of Japan's Itochu Corporation before joining Hyundai Motor as a purchasing manager. He has held various positions, including Deputy Head of Domestic Sales Division at Hyundai Motor, Deputy Head of Planning Division at Hyundai-Kia Motors, CEO of Kia Motors, and Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, before becoming Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group in 2020. Having received thorough management training from the ground up and succeeded to management rights, he enjoys a relatively favorable social view among third-generation conglomerate leaders. As CEO of Kia Motors, he led "design management" and actively recruited overseas executives at Hyundai Motor, bringing a fresh perspective to the company. He has established new leadership through generational change in Hyundai Motor Group and is dedicated to innovating corporate culture to prepare for the era of future cars. He is known for his modest and humble demeanor and communicates openly with employees. #ChungEuisun #HyundaiMotorGroup #smartmobility #urbanairmobility #autonomousdriving #corporateculture #designmanagement #leadership #futurecars #innovation
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    • CEO of Samsung SDI
      Choi Yoon-ho
      Choi Yoon-ho is the President and CEO of Samsung SDI. He is a financial expert from the Samsung Electronics Future Strategy Office and has been focusing on solidifying the company's internal structure while promoting large-scale investments in Samsung SDI's battery business for 'qualitative growth with profitability as a priority.' He is also interested in research and development, such as establishing a global R&D research center and developing all-solid-state batteries. He was born on January 11, 1963 (lunar calendar). He graduated from Deoksu Information Industry High School in Seoul and the Department of Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University. He joined Samsung Electronics and mainly worked in finance-related departments such as the International Accounting Group, Management Control Group, and Overseas Management Group. He was in charge of Strategy Team 1 in the Future Strategy Office of Samsung Group. After being promoted to President and Head of Business Support at Samsung Electronics, he was registered as an inside director. He is known for his extensive experience in finance and strategy and for his impeccable work. #ChoiYoonHo #SamsungSDI #batterybusiness #financeexpert #strategist #SamsungElectronics #globalR&D #solidstatebatteries #corporateleadership #qualitativegrowth
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    • CEO of HMM
      Kim Kyung-bae
      Kim Kyung-bae is the CEO and President of HMM. He is focused on enhancing HMM's business competitiveness. He was born on September 30, 1964, in Seoul. He graduated from Seongnam High School and Yonsei University with a major in Business Administration. He started his career at Precision Hyundai (now Hyundai Mobis). He worked as the executive secretary to Chung Ju-young, the chairman of Hyundai Group, for 10 years, and as the head of the secretariat to Chung Mong-koo, the chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, for 2 years. He served as the Head of Business at Hyundai Motor's Global Strategy Division and was appointed as the Vice President of Hyundai Glovis in 2009. In 2002, he became the CEO and President of Hyundai Wia, and in 2022, he was appointed as the CEO and President of HMM. He emphasizes principles and rules with meticulous attention to detail.
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    • Chairman of SK Group and KCCI
      Chey Tae-won
      Chey Tae-won is the chairman of SK Group. He also serves as the chairman of affiliates SK Innovation, SK Hynix, and SK Telecom, as well as the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Emphasizing ESG management, he is expanding the eco-friendly business portfolio through investments in hydrogen and electric vehicle batteries. He is building a group-wide "financial story" that aims to be trusted and empathized with by the market and stakeholders, beyond just revenue and operating profit. He was born on December 3, 1960, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, as the eldest son of Chey Jong-hyun, the chairman of Sunkyong Group (now SK Group). He graduated from Shinil High School and studied physics at Korea University. He completed a combined master's and doctoral program in economics at the University of Chicago Graduate School. He joined SK Trading as a manager, then served as a director at SK America, and later as a managing director at SK Trading before becoming vice chairman and CEO of SK. After becoming the chairman and CEO of SK, he also took on the role of CEO for SK Innovation and SK Hynix. In 2022, he elevated SK Group to the second-largest business group in Korea by total assets, surpassing Hyundai Motor Group. He is actively engaged in external activities as the chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also served as the chairman of the private committee supporting the bid for the 2030 Busan World Expo. He is highly regarded for his global network and sense of business. #CheyTaeWon #SKGroup #SKInnovation #SKHynix #SKTelecom #ESGManagement #HydrogenInvestment #EVBatteries #KoreaChamberOfCommerce #BusanExpoBid
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    • Chairman of Celltrion
      Seo Jung-jin
      Seo Jung-jin is the Chairman of Celltrion Group. He is the largest shareholder of Celltrion Holdings, the holding company of Celltrion. Although he stepped down from management, announcing the establishment of a professional management system in Celltrion Group, he declared his return to management in March 2023 and took on the role of Chairman of the Board. While promoting the merger of the three Celltrion companies, he presented a blueprint to achieve KRW 12 trillion (US$ 8.7 billion) in sales by 2030 through the launch of new biosimilar products and the development of new drugs. He was born on October 23, 1957, in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Konkuk University with a degree in Industrial Engineering and received a master's degree in Business Administration from Konkuk University Graduate School. He began his career at Samsung Electro-Mechanics. He then moved to the Korea Productivity Center, where he consulted for Daewoo Motors and caught the attention of Kim Woo-jung, the former Chairman of Daewoo Group, working as a Planning and Finance Advisor for Daewoo Motors. After losing his job during the financial crisis, he founded Nexol, the predecessor of Celltrion, with about 10 colleagues from Daewoo Motors. He is targeting the global market through Celltrion Healthcare, established for the purpose of overseas sales of biosimilars. When COVID-19 spread globally, he developed COVID-19 treatments and diagnostic kits. After stepping down from management in 2020, he ventured into the healthcare business related to blood tests. He is known for his excellent ability to grasp the core of issues and his active approach. When things do not go well, he goes to the field himself to find clues to solve problems. He enjoys his work so much that he counts overseas business trips as a hobby. #Celltrion #SeoJungjin #biosimilar #biopharmaceutical #COVID19 #KoreanBusiness #merger #globalmarket #healthcare #businessleadership
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