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CEO of POSCO
Lee Si-woo
40 Years of Dedication to Steelmaking: A Veteran CEO Focuses on Profitability Recovery
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Last Updated on Nov 19, 2024
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CEO of POSCO
Life Summary
Lee Si-woo is the CEO and President of POSCO.
He is focused on improving POSCO's profitability and transitioning to a low-carbon production system.
Born in October 1960, Lee graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Metallurgy.
He began his career at Pohang Iron and Steel Co. (POSCO's predecessor).
Lee served as the head of POSCO Maharashtra in India. Upon returning to Korea, he held key positions including Deputy Head of Rolling at the Gwangyang Steelworks, Head of Steel Production Strategy, Head of Safety and Environment, and Head of Production Technology. Over a 40-year career, he has dedicated his professional life entirely to POSCO.
In March 2023, Lee was appointed CEO and President of POSCO, working alongside Vice Chairman and Co-CEO Kim Hak-dong in a co-leadership system.
As of February 2024, Lee has been serving as the sole CEO and President of POSCO.
With over four decades at POSCO, Lee is a seasoned expert in the steel industry.
#POSCO #LeeSiwoo #steelindustry #lowcarbon #sustainability #Koreanceo #metallurgy #HanyangUniversity #GwangyangSteelworks #leadership
He is focused on improving POSCO's profitability and transitioning to a low-carbon production system.
Born in October 1960, Lee graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Metallurgy.
He began his career at Pohang Iron and Steel Co. (POSCO's predecessor).
Lee served as the head of POSCO Maharashtra in India. Upon returning to Korea, he held key positions including Deputy Head of Rolling at the Gwangyang Steelworks, Head of Steel Production Strategy, Head of Safety and Environment, and Head of Production Technology. Over a 40-year career, he has dedicated his professional life entirely to POSCO.
In March 2023, Lee was appointed CEO and President of POSCO, working alongside Vice Chairman and Co-CEO Kim Hak-dong in a co-leadership system.
As of February 2024, Lee has been serving as the sole CEO and President of POSCO.
With over four decades at POSCO, Lee is a seasoned expert in the steel industry.
#POSCO #LeeSiwoo #steelindustry #lowcarbon #sustainability #Koreanceo #metallurgy #HanyangUniversity #GwangyangSteelworks #leadership