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CEO of CJ Olive Young
Lee Sun-jung
Youngest, First Female CEO at CJ Sustains Domestic Growth
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Last Updated on Aug 22, 2025
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CEO of CJ Olive Young
Life Summary
Lee Sun-jung serves as CEO of CJ Olive Young, leading efforts to cement the company’s status as Korea’s top beauty retailer while boosting its corporate value.
Born on September 4, 1977, she studied Agricultural Chemistry (Applied Biochemistry) at Konkuk University.
She began her career at Ministop Korea and later joined CJ Olive Young. Over the years, she held key positions such as Head of the Health & Beauty Division, Head of the Merchandising Division, and Head of the Sales Division before being named CEO in 2022.
With deep expertise in product planning, sourcing, and marketing, Lee has been instrumental in transforming CJ Olive Young into a global hub for K-beauty.
Within CJ Group, she is distinguished as both the youngest CEO among affiliates and the first woman to lead CJ Olive Young.
Born on September 4, 1977, she studied Agricultural Chemistry (Applied Biochemistry) at Konkuk University.
She began her career at Ministop Korea and later joined CJ Olive Young. Over the years, she held key positions such as Head of the Health & Beauty Division, Head of the Merchandising Division, and Head of the Sales Division before being named CEO in 2022.
With deep expertise in product planning, sourcing, and marketing, Lee has been instrumental in transforming CJ Olive Young into a global hub for K-beauty.
Within CJ Group, she is distinguished as both the youngest CEO among affiliates and the first woman to lead CJ Olive Young.