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Chairman and CEO of Hana Financial Group
Ham Young-joo
Former Banker Secures Second Term, Pushes Digital Assets
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Last Updated on Jul 1, 2026
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Chairman and CEO of Hana Financial Group
Life Summary
Ham Young-joo is Chairman and CEO of Hana Financial Group.
He sees digital assets as a future growth engine for Hana Financial Group and has been focusing on securing leadership in the stablecoin ecosystem.
He was born on November 10, 1956, in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province.
He graduated from Ganggyeong Commercial High School and joined Seoul Bank. While working full-time, he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Dankook University.
After Seoul Bank was merged into Hana Bank, he served as Head of the Bundang Jungang Branch, Head of the Retail Sales Promotion Department, Head of the Southern Regional Headquarters, Head of the Chungcheong Regional Headquarters, Head of the Daejeon Regional Headquarters, and Head of the Chungcheong Business Headquarters.
After serving as Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group, he was appointed Chairman and CEO of Hana Financial Group in 2022.
He also serves as owner of Daejeon Hana Citizen Football Club.
He built his career as a sales specialist and is known for his gentle personality and strong interpersonal skills.
He sees digital assets as a future growth engine for Hana Financial Group and has been focusing on securing leadership in the stablecoin ecosystem.
He was born on November 10, 1956, in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province.
He graduated from Ganggyeong Commercial High School and joined Seoul Bank. While working full-time, he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Dankook University.
After Seoul Bank was merged into Hana Bank, he served as Head of the Bundang Jungang Branch, Head of the Retail Sales Promotion Department, Head of the Southern Regional Headquarters, Head of the Chungcheong Regional Headquarters, Head of the Daejeon Regional Headquarters, and Head of the Chungcheong Business Headquarters.
After serving as Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group, he was appointed Chairman and CEO of Hana Financial Group in 2022.
He also serves as owner of Daejeon Hana Citizen Football Club.
He built his career as a sales specialist and is known for his gentle personality and strong interpersonal skills.