KOREA WHO
-
-
-
Chairman of Avaco
Wee Ji-myung
Built Career at Major Corporations and Abroad, Inherited Family Business, Now Leading Tech Innovation and Global Growth
-
Last Updated on Apr 15, 2025
-
Chairman of Avaco
Life Summary
Wee Ji-myung is the chairman of Avaco.
He is the eldest son of Avaco founder, Chairman Wee Jae-gon.
He is focusing on expanding into various business sectors, including semiconductors and secondary batteries.
He was born on November 19, 1978.
He majored in mechanical engineering at Purdue University in the United States. He completed an MBA program at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley.
He built his career at Samsung Electronics’ display division and the development center of Japan’s Toray Engineering.
After joining Avaco, he served as Head of Strategic Planning and CEO of Avaco's U.S. branch, before becoming co-CEO in 2018.
In 2020, he stepped down from the CEO position and became chairman of the board. In 2024, he was appointed chairman.
He is known for being both cautious and bold.
He is leading Avaco’s global growth and technological innovation.
#WeeJimyung #Avaco #Semiconductors #SecondaryBatteries #GlobalLeadership #PurdueUniversity #UCBerkeleyMBA #SamsungDisplay #TorayEngineering #KoreanBusinessLeaders
He is the eldest son of Avaco founder, Chairman Wee Jae-gon.
He is focusing on expanding into various business sectors, including semiconductors and secondary batteries.
He was born on November 19, 1978.
He majored in mechanical engineering at Purdue University in the United States. He completed an MBA program at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley.
He built his career at Samsung Electronics’ display division and the development center of Japan’s Toray Engineering.
After joining Avaco, he served as Head of Strategic Planning and CEO of Avaco's U.S. branch, before becoming co-CEO in 2018.
In 2020, he stepped down from the CEO position and became chairman of the board. In 2024, he was appointed chairman.
He is known for being both cautious and bold.
He is leading Avaco’s global growth and technological innovation.
#WeeJimyung #Avaco #Semiconductors #SecondaryBatteries #GlobalLeadership #PurdueUniversity #UCBerkeleyMBA #SamsungDisplay #TorayEngineering #KoreanBusinessLeaders