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    • Chairman of Samsung Electronics
      Lee Jae-yong
      Lee Jae-yong is the chairman of Samsung Electronics. As the third-generation owner of the Samsung Group, he succeeded the late former chairman Lee Kun-hee and oversees the management of the Samsung Group. He was born on June 23, 1968, in Seoul as the grandson of Samsung Group founder Lee Byung-chul and the eldest son of the late former chairman Lee Kun-hee. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul, earned a degree in Oriental History from Seoul National University, and received a Master's degree in Business Administration from Keio University in Japan. He also completed the doctoral program in Business Administration at Harvard Business School in the United States. He joined Samsung Electronics as the head of the General Affairs Group. He served as Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Management Strategy, COO and Vice President, President, and Vice Chairman. After the late former chairman Lee Kun-hee was hospitalized due to acute myocardial infarction, Lee Jae-yong practically led the Samsung Group as vice chairman. Following the passing of Lee Kun-hee, he inherited shares and officially succeeded the management rights, becoming chairman. He was implicated in the Park Geun-hye-Choi Soon-sil scandal, sentenced to prison, and later released on parole. In August 2022, he was pardoned on Liberation Day. As of July 2024, he is undergoing a separate trial regarding the merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, as well as the subsequent accounting fraud at Samsung Biologics. He is focusing his efforts on achieving results in new businesses such as system semiconductors, automotive electronic components, and robotics, establishing new growth engines for Samsung Electronics. In particular, he is striving to lead in advanced semiconductor microfabrication processes in the AI era, staying ahead of global competitors. He believes that securing talent and technology is the most crucial factor for strengthening competitiveness. He is known for his down-to-earth personality, emphasizing rationality and practicality in decision-making. He is also praised for his affability and communication skills. #LeeJaeyong #Samsung #SamsungElectronics #SouthKorea #BusinessLeader #Technology #Semiconductors #AI #NewBusiness #CorporateManagement
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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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    • Chariman of KCC E&C
      Chung Mong-yeol
      Chung Mong-yeol is the Chairman and CEO of KCC E&C. He is attempting to step out of the shadow of KCC, the group's de facto holding company, and establish independence. He is focusing on restructuring the business model to improve the profitability of KCC E&C. Chung has been serving as co-CEO alongside a professional manager. As of 2024, he has established a co-CEO system with Sim Kwang-joo, a seasoned veteran in the construction industry. He was born on January 11, 1964, as the third son of Chung Sang-young, Honorary Chairman of KCC. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) in the United States with a degree in Computer Science and later earned a Master's in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Dongguk University Graduate School. Chung joined Koryo Chemical, the predecessor of KCC, and climbed the ranks from inside director to president and CEO, eventually becoming the chairman of KCC E&C. He became the second-largest shareholder of KCC E&C after receiving shares from his father, Chung Sang-young. Chung is known for his quiet and reserved management style, rarely making public appearances. #KCC #ChungMongyeol #KCCEandC #KCCChairman #KoreanBusiness #MIS #KCCGroup #FairleighDickinson #ConstructionIndustry #ChungSangyoung
    • CEO of Emart
      Han Chae-yang
      Han Chae-yang is the CEO of Emart and also holds the position of CEO at Emart24. He was born in August 1965 in Seoul. He graduated from Mapo High School in Seoul and went on to earn a degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University. Upon graduation, he began his career as a company employee. After working at SK Telecom, he joined Shinsegae in 2001 as a manager in the Corporate Support Office. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was appointed CEO of Chosun Hotels & Resorts, facing a challenging situation as a leader. However, he focused on improving the company’s profit structure through internal restructuring, turning Chosun Hotels & Resorts profitable after 53 months. In 2023, he was appointed CEO of Emart. Simultaneously, he took on the roles of CEO at Emart Everyday and Emart24. It was the first time that Shinsegae Group entrusted the leadership of three offline companies to one person. He is known for his meticulousness, personally overseeing new products to be introduced to customers every month. #HanChaeYang #Emart #CEO #Emart24 #ShinsegaeGroup #retailbusiness #ChosunHotels #SKTelecom #COVID19 #businessleadership
    • Chairman of Kakao Management Innovation
      Kim Beom-soo
      Kim Beom-soo is the Chairman of the Kakao Management Innovation Committee. After creating and growing the 'nation's messenger' KakaoTalk, he quickly expanded the business into finance, content, and mobility. Although he once stepped back from frontline management to focus on discovering overseas business opportunities as the head of the Future Initiative Center, he returned to management to address the crisis surrounding Kakao. He was born on March 8, 1966, in Seoul. He graduated from Konkuk University High School and Seoul National University with a degree in industrial engineering, and earned a master's degree in industrial engineering from the graduate school at Seoul National University. He joined Samsung SDS and worked with Lee Hae-jin, Naver's Global Investment Officer (GIO), who was his colleague. He also met Nam-goong Hoon, co-CEO of Kakao Games, at Samsung SDS. He operated 'Mission Number One,' the largest PC room in the country, in front of Hanyang University. He saved money from the PC room business to establish the gaming company 'Hangame,' attracting 10 million members within a year and a half. Hangame merged with Navercom, led by Lee Hae-jin, to form NHN. By providing Hangame for free on Naver and selling items within the games, they significantly increased revenue. After a disagreement with Lee Hae-jin, he left NHN after managing overseas branches and moved to the United States. Despite several business attempts, he did not achieve notable success. After seeing the iPhone in the United States, he predicted the decline of the PC web era. Returning to Korea to engage in mobile business, he launched the mobile messenger KakaoTalk. After growing the company with KakaoTalk, he merged with Daum Communications, becoming the largest shareholder and chairman of the board of Daum Kakao. A year after the merger, the company name was changed to Kakao. He is actively working to build the 'Kakao ecosystem' by supporting startups and engaging in educational activities to help young entrepreneurs. His personality is bold and humble. He has a gambler's instinct, making quick and decisive decisions. #KimBeomsoo #Kakao #KakaoTalk #mobilemessenger #startup #entrepreneur #Hangame #NHN #DaumKakao #SamsungSDS
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    • Head of MX at Samsung Electronics
      Roh Tae-moon
      Roh Tae-moon is the President of Samsung Electronics and Head of MX (Mobile eXperience) Division. He is focusing on strengthening the brands of foldable phones and the Galaxy S series to gain an edge over Apple. He was born on September 3, 1968. He graduated from Daeryun High School in Daegu and Yonsei University with a degree in Electronic Engineering. He earned his master's and doctoral degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). He joined Samsung Electronics as a researcher, achieving significant results in smartphone development, becoming the youngest executive director at Samsung Electronics, and being promoted to vice president within six years. When he was promoted to president, he was considered the youngest president at Samsung Electronics. He oversaw Samsung Electronics' smartphone business as the head of the Wireless Division. Since joining the company, he has been responsible for wireless-related development work and is an expert in smartphones. He considers consumer response the most important factor in product development. #Samsung #RohTaeMoon #smartphone #Galaxy #foldablephones #electronics #Applecompetition #POSTECH #consumerresponse #technology
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    • CEO of LG Uplus
      Hwang Hyeon-sik
      Hwang Hyeon-sik is the CEO and President of LG Uplus. As the 5G communication market grows, he is focusing on discovering new businesses to secure new growth engines based on the telecommunications business. He is paying attention to the growth potential of content and subscription services based on Internet TV (IPTV) channels, metaverse, data, advertising, security, smart mobility, and smart factories. He was born on August 1, 1962, in Incheon. He graduated from Bupyeong High School and Hanyang University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He obtained a master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He joined LG and worked in the Chairman's office. After moving to the consulting firm PW&C, he returned to the LG Group as the head of the Business Development Team at LG Telecom. He went through the sales support and strategy sectors of LG Telecom and served as the head of the management team at the holding company LG. Returning to LG Uplus, he oversaw the mobile business. He led the wired and wireless business, encompassing mobile communication, Internet TV, high-speed internet, and smart home business, as the head of the consumer business. He was promoted to President in 2020 and appointed CEO of LG Uplus in 2021. For over 20 years, he has been responsible for the telecommunications business sales strategy since the days when LG Uplus was LG Telecom, being recognized as a 'sales expert' both inside and outside the company. #LGUplus #5G #telecommunications #HwangHyeonsik#CEO #metaverse #smartfactory #IPTV #innovation #salesexpert
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    • Head of DS at Samsung Electronics
      Jun Young-hyun
      Jun Young-hyun is the Vice Chairman and Head of the Device Solutions (DS) Division at Samsung Electronics. He is focused on improving the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) business, an area where SK Hynix has taken the lead. Utilizing the capabilities of an integrated device manufacturer (IDM), he aims to turn the tables with the sixth-generation HBM4. He is dedicated to technological development to stay ahead in the foundry competition with TSMC. Normalizing the System LSI business is also considered a major task. He was born on December 20, 1960, in Seoul. He graduated from Baejae High School and Hanyang University with a degree in electronic engineering. He earned his master's and doctorate degrees in electronic engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He worked as a researcher on the DRAM development team at LG Semiconductor. When LG Semiconductor merged with Hyundai Electronics, he moved to Samsung Electronics. At Samsung Electronics, he served as the design team leader and development manager in the DRAM development office. After being promoted to Vice President, he held roles as head of flash development, head of memory strategic marketing team, and head of the memory division. He moved to Samsung SDI and served as CEO for five years. Subsequently, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Samsung SDI, which led to speculation that he might step back from frontline management. However, he was recognized for elevating the battery business to a global level and was appointed Vice Chairman and Head of Future Business Planning at Samsung Electronics. As the semiconductor crisis intensified, he was appointed Head of the DS Division at Samsung Electronics on May 21, 2024, as a "relief pitcher." This marked an unusual career move, returning to Samsung Electronics as a responsible executive after moving to Samsung SDI. He is known for his practical approach and meticulous personality that does not tolerate mistakes. #JunYounghyun #SamsungElectronics #DSDivision #Semiconductor #HBM #IDM #TSMC #SystemLSI #SamsungSDI #KAIST
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    • CEO of CJ Olive Young
      Lee Sun-jung
      Lee Sun-jung is the CEO of CJ Olive Young. She is working hard to prove the growth potential to relaunch the listing of CJ Olive Young. She was born on September 4, 1977. She graduated from Konkuk University with a degree in Agricultural Chemistry (Applied Biology and Chemistry). She started her career at Ministop Korea. She moved to CJ Olive Young, where she served as the Head of Health & Beauty Business, Head of MD Business Division, and Head of Sales Division, before being appointed CEO. As an expert in product planning, sourcing, and marketing, she played a leading role in making CJ Olive Young a 'Mecca' of K-beauty. She is the youngest CEO among CJ Group's affiliates and the first female CEO of CJ Olive Young. ### Keywords #LeeSunjung #CJOliveYoung #FemaleCEO #KBeauty #YoungestCEO #GrowthPotential #ListingRelaunch #CareerPath #MarketingExpert #KonkukUniversity
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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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