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Vice Chairman of SK Group and CEO of SK On
Chey Jae-won
Owner Family's Professional Manager Leading Global Battery Alliances [2024]
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Last Updated on Apr 29, 2024
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Vice Chairman of SK Group and CEO of SK On
Life Summary
Chey Jae-won is the Vice Chairman of SK Group and the CEO of SK On.
Leading SK Group's battery business as the CEO of SK On, a specialized electric vehicle battery company.
Shows interest in automotive electrification and artificial intelligence (AI).
Born on May 16, 1963, in Seoul, as the second son of the late SK Group Chairman Chey Jong-hyun.
Graduated from Shinil High School, Brown University with a degree in Physics.
Obtained a Master's degree in Materials Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Started his career as the head of business planning and overseas business at SKC. Held various positions including Head of SKC Management Support Division, SK Telecom Strategic Support Division, SKE&S CEO, SK Gas CEO, and Chairman of SK Telecom and SK Networks boards before becoming the Vice Chairman of SK Group.
Sentenced to 3 years and 6 months for embezzlement in 2014, released on parole in July 2016 nearing the end of the sentence.
Appointed as the CEO of SK On in 2021, officially returning to management.
Driving global expansion of SK On's production facilities and strengthening battery alliances with automotive companies.
Enjoys intellectual and open discussions.
Known for being humble without displaying 'owner's airs.'
Leading SK Group's battery business as the CEO of SK On, a specialized electric vehicle battery company.
Shows interest in automotive electrification and artificial intelligence (AI).
Born on May 16, 1963, in Seoul, as the second son of the late SK Group Chairman Chey Jong-hyun.
Graduated from Shinil High School, Brown University with a degree in Physics.
Obtained a Master's degree in Materials Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Started his career as the head of business planning and overseas business at SKC. Held various positions including Head of SKC Management Support Division, SK Telecom Strategic Support Division, SKE&S CEO, SK Gas CEO, and Chairman of SK Telecom and SK Networks boards before becoming the Vice Chairman of SK Group.
Sentenced to 3 years and 6 months for embezzlement in 2014, released on parole in July 2016 nearing the end of the sentence.
Appointed as the CEO of SK On in 2021, officially returning to management.
Driving global expansion of SK On's production facilities and strengthening battery alliances with automotive companies.
Enjoys intellectual and open discussions.
Known for being humble without displaying 'owner's airs.'