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CEO of the Duty-Free Division at Hotel Lotte
Kim Dong-ha
Pragmatic Leader Reshapes Lotte Duty Free for Profit-Driven Turnaround
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Last Updated on Jul 21, 2025
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CEO of the Duty-Free Division at Hotel Lotte
Life Summary
Kim Dong-ha is Executive Vice President and CEO of the Duty-Free Division at Hotel Lotte (Lotte Duty Free).
He is currently focused on strengthening operational fundamentals to improve profitability.
Born on July 20, 1970, Kim graduated from Daeseong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Dongguk University.
He began his career at Lotte Confectionery (now Lotte Wellfood), where he worked in the Production Management and Management Innovation teams.
He later served in the Lotte Group Policy Headquarters’ Innovation Office, then built his career at Lotte Shopping’s Super Business Unit, leading various departments including Strategy Innovation, Fresh Food, Business Support, Finance, and Planning Support—covering most major areas except for front-line sales.
After moving to Lotte Corporation, he led both the Corporate Culture Team and the Business Support Team.
In November 2024, he was appointed CEO of the Duty-Free Division at Hotel Lotte.
He is known for his decisiveness and drive.
Colleagues regard him as a practical, field-oriented leader who focuses on operational discipline.
Kim also serves as Chairman of the Korea Duty Free Shops Association.
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He is currently focused on strengthening operational fundamentals to improve profitability.
Born on July 20, 1970, Kim graduated from Daeseong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Dongguk University.
He began his career at Lotte Confectionery (now Lotte Wellfood), where he worked in the Production Management and Management Innovation teams.
He later served in the Lotte Group Policy Headquarters’ Innovation Office, then built his career at Lotte Shopping’s Super Business Unit, leading various departments including Strategy Innovation, Fresh Food, Business Support, Finance, and Planning Support—covering most major areas except for front-line sales.
After moving to Lotte Corporation, he led both the Corporate Culture Team and the Business Support Team.
In November 2024, he was appointed CEO of the Duty-Free Division at Hotel Lotte.
He is known for his decisiveness and drive.
Colleagues regard him as a practical, field-oriented leader who focuses on operational discipline.
Kim also serves as Chairman of the Korea Duty Free Shops Association.
#KimDongha #LotteDutyFree #HotelLotte #KoreaDutyFree #retailleadership #LotteGroup #corporatetransformation #executiveleadership #DonggukUniversity #KoreaDutyFreeAssociation