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Chairman of GS Group
Huh Tae-soo
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Last Updated on Jan 8, 2024
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Chairman of GS Group
Life Summary
Huh Tae-soo is the chairman of GS Group. He also serves as the CEO of GS, the group's holding company.
He is exploring the future direction of GS Group in response to climate change, resource recycling, and the bio-business.
He was born on November 8, 1957, in Busan, as the youngest of five sons of Huh Joon-gu, honorary chairman of LG Construction.
He graduated from Seoul Jungang High School and obtained a bachelor's degree in law from Korea University. He also earned a master's degree in business administration from George Washington University in the United States.
After working at a foreign bank, he joined LG Investment & Securities (now NH Investment & Securities) as a department head and held positions such as director of the International Finance Division, head of the London branch, executive director of the IB Business Division, and executive director of the Strategic Planning Division.
After moving to GS Home Shopping, he served as head of the Business Planning Division and executive vice president of Management Support before being appointed CEO and president.
He led the digital transformation of GS Home Shopping, playing a pivotal role in establishing a competitive duopoly with CJ O Shopping.
He values communication with employees.
He believes that to realize the company's future vision, it is essential to work not only with the management but also with frontline employees.
He prioritizes practicality and efficiency over formality and protocol.
In response to an uncertain business environment, he is actively seeking new growth drivers and management innovation.
#HuhTaeSoo #GSGroup #ClimateChange #ResourceRecycling #BioBusiness #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #EmployeeCommunication #BusinessInnovation #GrowthDrivers
He is exploring the future direction of GS Group in response to climate change, resource recycling, and the bio-business.
He was born on November 8, 1957, in Busan, as the youngest of five sons of Huh Joon-gu, honorary chairman of LG Construction.
He graduated from Seoul Jungang High School and obtained a bachelor's degree in law from Korea University. He also earned a master's degree in business administration from George Washington University in the United States.
After working at a foreign bank, he joined LG Investment & Securities (now NH Investment & Securities) as a department head and held positions such as director of the International Finance Division, head of the London branch, executive director of the IB Business Division, and executive director of the Strategic Planning Division.
After moving to GS Home Shopping, he served as head of the Business Planning Division and executive vice president of Management Support before being appointed CEO and president.
He led the digital transformation of GS Home Shopping, playing a pivotal role in establishing a competitive duopoly with CJ O Shopping.
He values communication with employees.
He believes that to realize the company's future vision, it is essential to work not only with the management but also with frontline employees.
He prioritizes practicality and efficiency over formality and protocol.
In response to an uncertain business environment, he is actively seeking new growth drivers and management innovation.
#HuhTaeSoo #GSGroup #ClimateChange #ResourceRecycling #BioBusiness #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #EmployeeCommunication #BusinessInnovation #GrowthDrivers