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Chairman of Samyang Group
Kim Yoon
Third-Generation Owner with Direct Communication, Upholding Founding Spirit of 'Moderation'
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Last Updated on Mar 5, 2025
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Chairman of Samyang Group
Life Summary
Kim Yoon is the Chairman of Samyang Group. He also serves as the Chairman of the holding company, Samyang Holdings.
He is focusing on advancing the group's business portfolio with "specialty" and "global" as key themes.
He was born on February 24, 1953, in Busan as the son of Kim Sang-hong, Honorary Chairman of Samyang Group.
He graduated from Kyungbock High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He then completed an MBA program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in the United States.
He began his career at Bando Trading Company and later worked at Lloyd Raper in the U.S. before joining Samyang Corporation.
In 1996, he was appointed President and CEO of Samyang Corporation. After the group transitioned to a holding company structure, he served as CEO and Chairman of Samyang Holdings from 2011.
He stepped down as CEO of Samyang Corporation and Samyang Holdings in 2012 and 2020, respectively, but remains as Chairman.
He also serves as Chairman of the Yangyoung Foundation and the Sudang Foundation, which are scholarship foundations of Samyang Group. Additionally, he is a Vice Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries.
He is known for his direct and straightforward communication style.
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He is focusing on advancing the group's business portfolio with "specialty" and "global" as key themes.
He was born on February 24, 1953, in Busan as the son of Kim Sang-hong, Honorary Chairman of Samyang Group.
He graduated from Kyungbock High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He then completed an MBA program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in the United States.
He began his career at Bando Trading Company and later worked at Lloyd Raper in the U.S. before joining Samyang Corporation.
In 1996, he was appointed President and CEO of Samyang Corporation. After the group transitioned to a holding company structure, he served as CEO and Chairman of Samyang Holdings from 2011.
He stepped down as CEO of Samyang Corporation and Samyang Holdings in 2012 and 2020, respectively, but remains as Chairman.
He also serves as Chairman of the Yangyoung Foundation and the Sudang Foundation, which are scholarship foundations of Samyang Group. Additionally, he is a Vice Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries.
He is known for his direct and straightforward communication style.
#KimYoon #SamyangGroup #SamyangHoldings #businessleader #KoreaUniversity #MBA #corporategovernance #KoreanIndustry #executiveprofile #businessstrategy