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    • CEO of GS E&C
      Huh Yoon-hong
      Huh Yoon-hong is the President and CEO of GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C). As the 4th generation leader of the GS Group, he is dedicated to restoring trust following a series of incidents and controversies, including the collapse of an underground parking lot in Incheon. He was born on January 24, 1979, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Huh Chang-soo, the Chairman of GS Construction. He graduated from Seoul Han Young Foreign Language High School and earned a degree in International Business from Saint Louis University in the United States. He also obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington. After joining LG-Caltex Oil (now GS Caltex), he moved to GS Construction, where he is celebrating his 19th year. Prior to becoming CEO, he held positions as the Future Innovation Representative, Business Support Director, and Head of New Business Division. With extensive experience in overseas construction sites, he emphasizes on-site management. Known for his modest and amicable personality, he often shares drinks with his employees.
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    • CEO of LG Electronics
      Cho Joo-wan
      Cho Joo-wan is the President and CEO of LG Electronics. He is focusing on expanding new businesses such as vehicle components, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. He is also working to improve profitability by strengthening subscription-based home appliance services and business-to-business (B2B) revenue models. He was born on October 11, 1962. He graduated from Dongsung High School in Busan and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pusan National University. He later completed an MBA program at Yonsei University. He joined Goldstar, the predecessor of LG, and served as Managing Director of LG Electronics Canada before becoming Managing Director of LG Electronics Australia, Managing Director of LG Electronics USA, and Executive Vice President and Head of North America Operations. He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) before being appointed CEO of LG Electronics in 2021. Having spent more than half of his 35-year career overseas, he is known as a "global strategist." He has been dedicated to redefining LG Electronics' management system and business portfolio based on digital transformation. He is credited with embedding a "success DNA" into LG Electronics under the key theme of "winning growth and successful change." #LG #LGElectronics #CEO #technology #AI #robotics #B2B #digitaltransformation #globalstrategy #business
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    • CEO of SFA
      Kim Young-min
      Kim Young-min is the President and CEO of SFA. He also serves as the CEO of its affiliate, SFA Semiconductor. He was born on January 25, 1967. He graduated from Daegu High School and the Department of Ceramic Engineering at Yonsei University. He earned a master's degree in Inorganic Materials Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He also completed an MBA program at Columbia University in the United States. He began his career at POSCO, and gained experience in finance through positions at consulting firm Bain & Company and Citigroup’s offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Seoul. He joined SFA in 2009 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In 2012, he was appointed President and CEO of SFA. He has diversified the company’s portfolio from display manufacturing to secondary batteries and semiconductors. SFA was founded during the Asian financial crisis by 252 engineers who spun off from the automation business unit of Samsung Techwin (formerly Samsung Aerospace, now Hanwha Aerospace). #KimYoungmin #SFA #SFASemiconductor #HanwhaAerospace #POSCO #ColumbiaUniversity #KAIST #secondarybattery #semiconductor #displaymanufacturing
    • CEO of Samsung SDI
      Choi Joo-sun
      Choi Joo-sun is the President and CEO of Samsung SDI. He is accelerating research and development to diversify products. He is also focusing on expanding the customer base. He was born on May 21, 1963. He graduated from Daedong High School in Busan and the Department of Electronic Engineering at Seoul National University. He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in electronic engineering from KAIST. He began his career at Hynix Semiconductor as a DRAM design researcher. He later moved to Samsung Electronics, where he worked as a principal researcher in the ATD team of the Memory Division. He went on to serve as Head of DRAM Development at Samsung Electronics’ Memory Division and Head of North America for the Device Solutions (DS) Division, before being appointed President and CEO of the Large Display Business at Samsung Display in 2020. In 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of Samsung SDI. As a technology expert with an engineering background, he has been brought in as a 'relief pitcher' to overcome the chasm. Within Samsung, he led the growth of both the semiconductor and display businesses. He is a full member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea and serves as the chairman of the Korea Display Industry Association. Based on his management performance at Samsung Display, there are high expectations that he will also lead profitability recovery and technological innovation at Samsung SDI. #ChoiJoosun #SamsungSDI #SamsungDisplay #semiconductor #displayindustry #R&D #KAIST #CEOleadership #KoreaTech #electronicsindustry
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    • Chairman of Hana Financial Group
      Ham Young-joo
      Ham Young-joo is the CEO and Chairman of Hana Financial Group. He is dedicated to enhancing shareholder returns and improving corporate value. By strengthening non-banking affiliates, he is working to expand global operations with the goal of becoming Asia’s leading financial group. He was born on November 10, 1956, in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Kanggyung Commercial High School in South Chungcheong Province and joined Seoul Bank as a high school graduate. While working, he earned a degree in Accounting from Dankook University. After Seoul Bank was merged with Hana Bank, he held positions including Head of the Southern Regional Headquarters, Head of the South Chungcheong and North Chungcheong Regional Headquarters, Head of the Daejeon Sales Headquarters, and Head of the Chungcheong Business Headquarters. In 2015, he was appointed CEO of KEB Hana Bank, the merged entity of Hana Bank and Korea Exchange Bank. He served as Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group before being appointed CEO and Chairman of Hana Financial Group in 2022. Ham has consistently achieved excellent results in sales based on his diligence. Known for his inclusive leadership style, he is described as approachable and personable. #HamYoungjoo #HanaFinancialGroup #Asiafinancialleader #corporategovernance #bankingindustry #shareholderreturns #globalbusiness #corporatevalue #financialmanagement #leadership
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    • Chairman of NACF
      Kang Ho-Dong
      Kang Ho-dong is the Chairman of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF). He is striving to increase farm income through changes and innovations centered on regional agricultural cooperatives. He was born on October 25, 1963, in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Hapcheon High School in Gyeongsangnam-do and the Department of Tax Accounting at Daegu Mirae College. He also studied at the Graduate School of Business Administration at Nonghyup University. He joined Hapcheon Yulgok Nonghyup in Gyeongsangnam-do in 1987, served as managing director, and held the position of cooperative president five times. He worked as a director of NACF and a director of the Farmers' Newspaper. In the 2020 NACF Chairman election, he lost to former chairman Lee Sung-hee but ran again in 2024 and was elected. He has extensive knowledge of Nonghyup operations, having held various positions in both regional agricultural cooperatives and NACF. #KangHoDong #NonghyupCentral #FarmIncome #AgriculturalCooperatives #Innovation #SouthKorea #Hapcheon #NonghyupUniversity #FarmersNewspaper #2024Election
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    • Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group
      Chung Eui-sun
      Chung Eui-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He is focused on transforming Hyundai Motor Group into a smart mobility solution provider that offers comprehensive services related to transportation, such as urban air mobility (UAM) and autonomous driving. He was born on October 18, 1970, in Seoul, as the eldest son among one son and three daughters of Chung Mong-koo, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He graduated from Goojung Middle School and Whimoon High School in Seoul, and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. After joining Hyundai Precision & Industries (now Hyundai Mobis) as a manager, he pursued further studies in the United States and obtained an MBA from the University of San Francisco. He worked at Itochu Corporation’s New York branch before joining Hyundai Motor Company as a purchasing manager. He served as Deputy Head of the Domestic Sales Division at Hyundai Motor, as well as Deputy Head of the Planning Headquarters for Hyundai and Kia Motors, before becoming the CEO of Kia Motors in 2005. After serving as Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, he was inaugurated as Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group in 2020. During his tenure as Kia’s CEO, he led the company’s "design management" strategy and brought a new wave of innovation to Hyundai Motor by actively recruiting international executives. He is known for being modest and humble and is praised for his open communication with employees. #ChungEuisun #HyundaiMotorGroup #SmartMobility #UrbanAirMobility #AutonomousDriving #KiaMotors #DesignManagement #BusinessLeadership #KoreanBusiness #HyundaiMobilityTransformation
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    • Vice Chairman of Jungheung Group
      Jung Won-ju
      Jung Won-ju is the Chairman of Daewoo E&C and Vice Chairman of Jungheung Group. He is focusing on expanding Daewoo E&C's overseas business by concentrating on key countries (Vietnam, Libya, Nigeria, and Libya). He is visiting Central Asia, which is being developed as a new market, to establish cooperative relationships with local stakeholders. As the second-generation owner-executive of Jungheung Group, he is dedicated to raising the awareness of Jungheung Construction’s apartment brand, 'Jungheung S-Class.' He was born on July 30, 1968, in Gwangju, as the eldest son of Jung Chang-sun, Chairman of Jungheung Group. He graduated from Gwangil High School and majored in Public Administration at Honam University. Following his father's emphasis on field experience, he worked at Jungheung Housing construction sites after graduating from high school. He effectively oversees the management of Jungheung Group, succeeding Chairman Jung Chang-sun. He serves as the Chairman of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Provincial Association and the Central Association of the Korea Housing Builders Association, as well as the Chairman of the Herald. He continues Chairman Jung Chang-sun's cautious business strategy of "even tapping on a stone bridge before crossing." #JungWonju #DaewooE&C #JungheungGroup #overseasexpansion #CentralAsia #JungheungSClass #JungChangsun #KoreaHousingBuilders #fieldexperience #cautiousstrategy
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    • Chairman of Samsung Electronics
      Lee Jae-yong
      Lee Jae-yong is the chairman of Samsung Electronics. As the third-generation leader of the Samsung conglomerate, he oversees the management of the group, succeeding former chairman Lee Kun-hee. He is focusing his efforts on reviving the struggling semiconductor sector while prioritizing the development of four major new business areas identified as future growth drivers: automotive electronic components, robotics, healthcare, and eco-friendly air conditioning systems. Born on June 23, 1968, in Seoul, he is the eldest son among one son and three daughters of the late chairman Lee Kun-hee. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and majored in Oriental History at Seoul National University. He obtained a master’s degree in business administration from Keio University in Japan and completed a doctoral program in business administration at Harvard Business School in the United States. Lee joined Samsung Electronics as a manager in the General Affairs Group. He climbed through the ranks, holding positions such as executive director in charge of management strategy, chief operating officer (COO) and vice president, president, and vice chairman. After Lee Kun-hee suffered an acute myocardial infarction and was hospitalized, Lee Jae-yong effectively led the Samsung Group as vice chairman. He formally inherited leadership following his father’s passing. He served a prison sentence for his involvement in the Park Geun-hye-Choi Soon-sil corruption scandal but was released on parole. In August 2022, he was reinstated through a special Liberation Day pardon and became chairman of Samsung Electronics in October of the same year. Lee is also involved in a separate trial concerning accounting fraud allegations related to Samsung BioLogics during the merger between Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries. Known for his practical and rational decision-making, he is regarded as approachable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. #Samsung #LeeJaeYong #SamsungElectronics #Semiconductor #NewBusiness #Leadership #Korea #CorporateManagement #Technology #Innovation
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    • Senior Vice Chairman of HD Hyndai
      Chung Ki-sun
      Chung Ki-sun is the Senior Vice Chairman and CEO of HD Hyundai. He also serves as the CEO of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. He is focused on breaking away from HD Hyundai’s conservative image. He was born on May 3, 1982, in Seoul as the eldest son among two sons and two daughters of Chung Mong-joon, chairman of Hyundai Asan Social Welfare Foundation. He graduated from Daewon Foreign Language High School in Seoul, studied economics at Yonsei University, and completed an MBA program at Stanford University. After joining Hyundai Heavy Industries, he completed his studies in the United States and worked at the Korean branch of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). He rejoined Hyundai Heavy Industries, served as the head of the financial division and the general manager of the shipbuilding and offshore sales division, and became the CEO of Hyundai Global Service in 2017. He served as the head of Hyundai Heavy Industries' Shipbuilding & Offshore Business Division and became the CEO of HD Hyundai and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering in 2022. As a third-generation leader of the founding family, his rapid promotion to the position of CEO at a young age has drawn attention to his organizational and business management style. #ChungKiSun #HDHyundai #KoreaShipbuilding #HyundaiHeavyIndustries #businessleadership #thirdgenerationmanagement #rapidpromotion #youngCEOs #globalbusiness #BCG
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