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President and CEO of Kumho Tire
Jung Il-taik
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Last Updated on Aug 18, 2025
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President and CEO of Kumho Tire
Life Summary
Jung Il-taik is the President and CEO of Kumho Tire.
He has been driving sales growth despite setbacks such as the fire at the Gwangju plant.
Born on June 11, 1964, he graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School, earned a degree in chemical engineering from Chonnam National University, and later obtained a master’s degree in polymer engineering from the same university.
He began his career at Kumho Tire, holding leadership roles as Head of Quality and Head of R&D. Apart from his tenure as Head of Sales and head of the KTG subsidiary, he built most of his career in research and development.
He became President and CEO in 2021 and was reappointed in 2024.
He also serves as Chairman of the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association.
He is known for actively communicating with employees.
He has been driving sales growth despite setbacks such as the fire at the Gwangju plant.
Born on June 11, 1964, he graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School, earned a degree in chemical engineering from Chonnam National University, and later obtained a master’s degree in polymer engineering from the same university.
He began his career at Kumho Tire, holding leadership roles as Head of Quality and Head of R&D. Apart from his tenure as Head of Sales and head of the KTG subsidiary, he built most of his career in research and development.
He became President and CEO in 2021 and was reappointed in 2024.
He also serves as Chairman of the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association.
He is known for actively communicating with employees.