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CEO-designate of Kolon Global
Kim Yeong-bom
Kolon Veteran to Drive Diversification at Construction Arm
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Last Updated on Dec 1, 2025
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CEO-designate of Kolon Global
Life Summary
Kim Yeong-bom has been appointed as the CEO-designate of Kolon Global.
He is expected to focus on diversifying the company’s business portfolio to achieve its vision as a “total provider in real estate, environment, and energy.”
He was born on May 26, 1965.
He graduated from Seonin High School in Incheon and earned a degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University.
Kim joined Kolon’s tire cord division and later served as head of the Business Management Office. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Kolon Plastics (now Kolon E&P).
He subsequently served as CEO of Kolon BASF Innofoam and Kolon Glotech, before leading Kolon Industries, a core affiliate of the Kolon Group. In October 2025, he was appointed CEO-designate of Kolon Global.
He also concurrently serves as a non-executive director of Kolon Industries and as CEO of Kolon BASF Innofoam, a joint venture between Kolon E&P and BASF.
Kim has demonstrated a management style focused on on-site leadership, particularly suited to the manufacturing and construction sectors.
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He is expected to focus on diversifying the company’s business portfolio to achieve its vision as a “total provider in real estate, environment, and energy.”
He was born on May 26, 1965.
He graduated from Seonin High School in Incheon and earned a degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University.
Kim joined Kolon’s tire cord division and later served as head of the Business Management Office. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Kolon Plastics (now Kolon E&P).
He subsequently served as CEO of Kolon BASF Innofoam and Kolon Glotech, before leading Kolon Industries, a core affiliate of the Kolon Group. In October 2025, he was appointed CEO-designate of Kolon Global.
He also concurrently serves as a non-executive director of Kolon Industries and as CEO of Kolon BASF Innofoam, a joint venture between Kolon E&P and BASF.
Kim has demonstrated a management style focused on on-site leadership, particularly suited to the manufacturing and construction sectors.
#KolonGlobal #KolonIndustries #KolonGroup #KimYeongbom #CEO #leadership #businessportfolio #realestate #energy #manufacturing