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CEO and President of KT
Kim Young-shub
Financial Expert with a Deep Understanding of IT Technology, Emphasizing Selectivity and Focus in Reporting
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Last Updated on Oct 13, 2023
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CEO and President of KT
Life Summary
Kim Young-shub is the CEO and President of KT.
He is focused on overcoming the 'privilege cartel allegations' and 'internal transaction allegations' facing KT and strengthening KT's growth engine by focusing on digital transformation technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence.
Given his experience in expanding IT businesses by focusing on smart logistics and smart cities during his tenure at LGCNS, he is expected to demonstrate relevant capabilities in KT's new IT business areas.
He was born on April 10, 1959, in Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
He graduated from Kyungpook National University High School and Korea University with a degree in Business Administration.
He joined Lucky-Goldstar Trading Company, the predecessor of LG International (now LX International), and worked in the General Affairs Department and the Financial Improvement Team of the LG Restructuring Headquarters before moving to LGCNS.
At LGCNS, he served as Vice President of the Management Headquarters and Head of the Solution Business Division before moving to LG Uplus as CFO (Chief Financial Officer).
He returned to LGCNS as CEO, where he improved the efficiency of the organization through restructuring.
He was appointed CEO of KT in August 2023.
He is known as a financial expert but also has a high understanding of IT technology.
#KimYoungshub #KT #LGCNS #digitaltransformation #cloud #AI #smartlogistics #smartcity #KoreaUniversity #CFO
He is focused on overcoming the 'privilege cartel allegations' and 'internal transaction allegations' facing KT and strengthening KT's growth engine by focusing on digital transformation technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence.
Given his experience in expanding IT businesses by focusing on smart logistics and smart cities during his tenure at LGCNS, he is expected to demonstrate relevant capabilities in KT's new IT business areas.
He was born on April 10, 1959, in Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
He graduated from Kyungpook National University High School and Korea University with a degree in Business Administration.
He joined Lucky-Goldstar Trading Company, the predecessor of LG International (now LX International), and worked in the General Affairs Department and the Financial Improvement Team of the LG Restructuring Headquarters before moving to LGCNS.
At LGCNS, he served as Vice President of the Management Headquarters and Head of the Solution Business Division before moving to LG Uplus as CFO (Chief Financial Officer).
He returned to LGCNS as CEO, where he improved the efficiency of the organization through restructuring.
He was appointed CEO of KT in August 2023.
He is known as a financial expert but also has a high understanding of IT technology.
#KimYoungshub #KT #LGCNS #digitaltransformation #cloud #AI #smartlogistics #smartcity #KoreaUniversity #CFO