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Hur Sae-hong is the President and CEO of GS Caltex and also serves as the Chairman of the GS Caltex Board of Directors.

He is a fourth-generation executive of the GS Group and a candidate for the next Chairman of GS Group.

He is focusing on diversifying the business beyond the oil industry into petrochemicals, hydrogen, and new ventures in gas stations.

Born on November 21, 1969, in Seoul, he is the eldest son of Hur Dong-soo, the Honorary Chairman of GS Caltex, known as 'Mr. Oil.'

He graduated from Whimoon High School in Seoul and Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. He also earned a Master's degree from Stanford University Graduate School of Business in the United States.

He began his career at Osaki Electric in Japan and worked at Bankers Trust Korea and IBM in New York.

After joining GS Caltex, he held various positions including heading the Singapore branch, Yeosu plant, Petrochemical Business Division, and the Petrochemical & Lubricant Business Division.

He became the CEO of GS Global less than a year after becoming a registered director of GS Caltex, following Hur Dong-soo's resignation from the Board of Directors.

Ascending to the position of CEO of GS Caltex, a key affiliate of the group, he emerged as a strong contender for the succession of GS Group’s leadership. However, there are concerns about his standing due to the recent poor performance of GS Caltex.

He enjoys and excels at golf. He is known for his quiet personality.

In 2008, he was selected as one of the 'Young Global Leaders of the Year' by the World Economic Forum (WEF, Davos Forum).

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