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Kim Sung-hyun is the CEO of KB Securities.

He shares the role of co-CEO with President Lee Hong-gu, overseeing corporate finance (IB), wholesale, the research center, and global business.

He also serves as the head of the Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) division at KB Financial Group, focusing on consolidating the group's capabilities and securing a competitive edge in the investment banking market.

Kim was born on August 5, 1963, in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do.

He graduated from Suncheon High School and Yonsei University with a degree in economics.

He began his career as a 'securities man' at Daishin Securities' Myeong-dong branch.

After moving to Hannuri Investment & Securities, he was promoted to executive director. When Hannuri Investment & Securities was acquired by KB Kookmin Bank, he became part of KB Securities, eventually rising to the positions of head of the Corporate Finance Division and head of IB Operations before being appointed CEO.

Kim is an expert in investment banking (IB) who has led corporate finance teams since his time at Daishin Securities.

He is known for his practical sense and insight. Over his 30-year career in the domestic financial investment industry, he has built a significant network of contacts.

In his work, he is meticulous and thorough, but in private, he is known to be easygoing.