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President and CEO of POSCO International
Lee Kye-in
Career Trading Expert of 37 Years, Rising Importance as Resources Drive Group Growth
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Last Updated on Aug 4, 2026
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President and CEO of POSCO International
Life Summary
Lee Kye-in is the president and CEO of POSCO International.
He is working to transform the company from a general trading company into a global integrated business company centered on the energy sector.
As the group places the resources business at the forefront of its growth strategy, his role is gaining greater importance in line with the company’s rising status.
He was born on December 5, 1964.
He graduated from Yongmoon High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Sogang University.
He joined Daewoo’s Steel Division 1 and served as head of Steel Team 1, head of the Istanbul branch and head of the Energy Steel Division at Daewoo International.
After Daewoo International was acquired by POSCO Group, he served as head of the HR Support Office, head of the Materials and Chemicals Division and head of the Components and Materials Division at POSCO International.
He served as head of Steel Division 1, head of the Trading Business Division and head of the Global Business Division before being appointed CEO in March 2024.
He is known for his easygoing personality and for speaking openly with employees without formality.
He serves as chair of the International Trade Committee at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
#LeeKyein #POSCOInternational #POSCOGroup #globalbusiness #energybusiness #resourcesbusiness #generaltrading #steelindustry #internationaltrade #corporateleadership
He is working to transform the company from a general trading company into a global integrated business company centered on the energy sector.
As the group places the resources business at the forefront of its growth strategy, his role is gaining greater importance in line with the company’s rising status.
He was born on December 5, 1964.
He graduated from Yongmoon High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Sogang University.
He joined Daewoo’s Steel Division 1 and served as head of Steel Team 1, head of the Istanbul branch and head of the Energy Steel Division at Daewoo International.
After Daewoo International was acquired by POSCO Group, he served as head of the HR Support Office, head of the Materials and Chemicals Division and head of the Components and Materials Division at POSCO International.
He served as head of Steel Division 1, head of the Trading Business Division and head of the Global Business Division before being appointed CEO in March 2024.
He is known for his easygoing personality and for speaking openly with employees without formality.
He serves as chair of the International Trade Committee at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
#LeeKyein #POSCOInternational #POSCOGroup #globalbusiness #energybusiness #resourcesbusiness #generaltrading #steelindustry #internationaltrade #corporateleadership