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Chairman of Hana Financial Group
Ham Young-joo
High School Graduate and Compassionate Leader Seeks Reelection, Focuses on Shareholder Returns and Non-Banking Growth
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Last Updated on Jan 7, 2025
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Chairman of Hana Financial Group
Life Summary
Ham Young-joo is the CEO and Chairman of Hana Financial Group.
He is dedicated to enhancing shareholder returns and improving corporate value.
By strengthening non-banking affiliates, he is working to expand global operations with the goal of becoming Asia’s leading financial group.
He was born on November 10, 1956, in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province.
He graduated from Kanggyung Commercial High School in South Chungcheong Province and joined Seoul Bank as a high school graduate.
While working, he earned a degree in Accounting from Dankook University.
After Seoul Bank was merged with Hana Bank, he held positions including Head of the Southern Regional Headquarters, Head of the South Chungcheong and North Chungcheong Regional Headquarters, Head of the Daejeon Sales Headquarters, and Head of the Chungcheong Business Headquarters. In 2015, he was appointed CEO of KEB Hana Bank, the merged entity of Hana Bank and Korea Exchange Bank.
He served as Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group before being appointed CEO and Chairman of Hana Financial Group in 2022.
Ham has consistently achieved excellent results in sales based on his diligence.
Known for his inclusive leadership style, he is described as approachable and personable.
#HamYoungjoo #HanaFinancialGroup #Asiafinancialleader #corporategovernance #bankingindustry #shareholderreturns #globalbusiness #corporatevalue #financialmanagement #leadership
He is dedicated to enhancing shareholder returns and improving corporate value.
By strengthening non-banking affiliates, he is working to expand global operations with the goal of becoming Asia’s leading financial group.
He was born on November 10, 1956, in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province.
He graduated from Kanggyung Commercial High School in South Chungcheong Province and joined Seoul Bank as a high school graduate.
While working, he earned a degree in Accounting from Dankook University.
After Seoul Bank was merged with Hana Bank, he held positions including Head of the Southern Regional Headquarters, Head of the South Chungcheong and North Chungcheong Regional Headquarters, Head of the Daejeon Sales Headquarters, and Head of the Chungcheong Business Headquarters. In 2015, he was appointed CEO of KEB Hana Bank, the merged entity of Hana Bank and Korea Exchange Bank.
He served as Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group before being appointed CEO and Chairman of Hana Financial Group in 2022.
Ham has consistently achieved excellent results in sales based on his diligence.
Known for his inclusive leadership style, he is described as approachable and personable.
#HamYoungjoo #HanaFinancialGroup #Asiafinancialleader #corporategovernance #bankingindustry #shareholderreturns #globalbusiness #corporatevalue #financialmanagement #leadership