• CEO of GS E&C
      Huh Yoon-hong
      Huh Yoon-hong is the President and CEO of GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C). As the 4th generation leader of the GS Group, he is dedicated to restoring trust following a series of incidents and controversies, including the collapse of an underground parking lot in Incheon. He was born on January 24, 1979, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Huh Chang-soo, the Chairman of GS Construction. He graduated from Seoul Han Young Foreign Language High School and earned a degree in International Business from Saint Louis University in the United States. He also obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington. After joining LG-Caltex Oil (now GS Caltex), he moved to GS Construction, where he is celebrating his 19th year. Prior to becoming CEO, he held positions as the Future Innovation Representative, Business Support Director, and Head of New Business Division. With extensive experience in overseas construction sites, he emphasizes on-site management. Known for his modest and amicable personality, he often shares drinks with his employees.
    • Chairman of Hanjin Group
      Cho Won-tae
      Cho Won-tae is the Chairman of Hanjin Group. He also serves as the CEO of Korean Air. He is putting great effort into persuading the competition authorities of the countries where corporate merger filings are mandatory to ensure the successful merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. To strengthen the financial soundness of Hanjin Group, he is promoting the sale of non-core assets. Born on January 25, 1976, in Seoul, he is the eldest son of the late Cho Yang-ho, former Chairman of Hanjin Group. He graduated from Marian High School in the United States and obtained a bachelor's degree in business administration from Inha University. He then received a master's degree in business administration from the University of Southern California Graduate School. After joining Hanjin Information & Communication, he moved to Korean Air and was promoted to vice president within 10 years of joining. He was appointed CEO of Uniconverse, Hanjin Group's IT subsidiary, marking his full-fledged entry into management. In 2016, he became the CEO of Korean Air, and in 2019, he became the Chairman of Hanjin Group, ushering in the era of the third generation of Hanjin Group's leadership. Although he was at a disadvantage in the Hanjin Group management dispute, he demonstrated his gambler-like qualities by reversing the situation through the merger of Asiana Airlines. He is transforming Korean Air's conservative organizational culture into one that is young and innovative. He is known for his proactive management style and has extensive knowledge of IT. #HanjinGroup #ChoWontae #KoreanAir #AsianaMerger #BusinessLeadership #CorporateManagement #ITKnowledge #OrganizationalChange #FinancialStrengthening #InnovativeManagement
    • Chairman of Daehan Steel
      Oh Chi-hoon
      Oh Chi-hoon is the chairman of Daehan Steel. He was born on October 20, 1974, in Busan, South Korea. Oh Chi-hoon is the grandson of Oh Woo-young, the honorary chairman and founder of Daehan Steel, and the eldest son of Oh Wan-soo, the former chairman. His uncle is Oh Keo-don, the former mayor of Busan. After graduating from Dongin High School in Busan, he earned a degree in business administration from Yonsei University. He later completed the "General Management Program" at Harvard Business School in the United States. Daehan Steel, originally founded as a hardware store in Busan's International Market in 1954, has grown into a leading local company in the Busan area, achieving mid-sized enterprise status with sales exceeding KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.2 million) as of 2023. It is the third-largest rebar manufacturer in South Korea, following Hyundai Steel and Dongkuk Steel. As a third-generation leader, Oh Chi-hoon is credited with driving Daehan Steel's growth. In 2006, he led the company to become the first in South Korea to manufacture and sell coil rebar (BIC, Bar-in-Coil), while also expanding its rebar processing business domestically. These achievements are widely regarded as significant milestones under his leadership. #OhChiHoon #DaehanSteel #SouthKorea #Busan #SteelIndustry #YonseiUniversity #HarvardBusinessSchool #KoreanBusiness #FamilyBusiness #RebarManufacturing
    • CEO of Enchem
      Oh Jung-kang
      Oh Jung-kang is the CEO of Enchem. He is striving to diversify the company's portfolio, moving beyond its core business structure centered on electrolytes for secondary batteries. Born in August 1971, he graduated from Songdo High School in Incheon and majored in Chemical Engineering at Ajou University and its graduate school. In 2008, he worked as a senior researcher at Cheil Industries, where he was responsible for developing electrolytes for secondary batteries. In 2012, he founded Enchem in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, establishing an electrolyte manufacturing plant with an initial capital of KRW 1 billion (USD 721,000). As a CEO, he adheres to the management philosophy of "purely technology," emphasizing that a company's value lies in the recognition of its technological prowess. Notably, since the company's early years in 2013, he set a goal of becoming the global market leader and has been recognized for his practical managerial skills by steadily working toward this ambition. #OhJungkang #Enchem #CEO #Electrolytes #SecondaryBatteries #ChemicalEngineering #TechnologyDriven #Leadership #GlobalMarket #BatteryIndustry
    • Chairman of Kyobo Life Insurance
      Shin Chang-jae
      Shin Chang-jae is the Chairman and CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance. He is the only owner-CEO in the domestic life insurance industry and serves as a co-CEO alongside President Cho Dae-gyu. He is actively pushing for the transition to a holding company and the establishment of a comprehensive financial group. Shin is showing strong determination to resume the IPO, which was previously halted due to disputes with financial investors. Born on October 31, 1953, in Seoul, he is the eldest son of Shin Yong-ho, the founder of Kyobo Life Insurance. After graduating from Gyeonggi High School in Seoul and Seoul National University College of Medicine, he obtained a master's degree and a doctorate in medicine from Seoul National University Graduate School. He worked as an obstetrician-gynecologist and served as a professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine for 10 years. After being diagnosed with cancer, he accepted his father's request, who was considering succession issues, to join the management of Kyobo Life as Vice Chairman. Under his leadership, Kyobo Life grew from a loss-making company to the third largest in the life insurance industry by total assets. He advocates for "ambidextrous management," generating profits from the life insurance business with one hand while discovering future growth engines like MyData and healthcare services with the other. His management style is generally cautious but can be bold at times. He also emphasizes open communication with employees. #KyoboLife #ShinChangJae #lifeinsurance #holdingcompany #IPO #finance #healthcare #MyData #leadership #businessgrowth
    • CEO of SK hynix
      Kwak Noh-jung
      Kwak Noh-jung is the CEO of SK hynix. Together with Vice Chairman Park Jung-ho, he forms a co-CEO system. He is dedicated to enhancing SK hynix's semiconductor production yield and strengthening technological capabilities. He also focuses on strengthening safety management and improving corporate culture. He was born on November 6, 1965. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Materials Engineering and obtained both his master's and doctoral degrees in Materials Engineering from the Korea University Graduate School. He joined Hyundai Electronics, the predecessor of SK hynix, and has worked solely at SK hynix for 29 years, making him a true "Hynix man." He has served as a development researcher in the Process Technology Office, Vice President in charge of Manufacturing and Technology, and President of Safety, Development, and Manufacturing. In 2022, after SK hynix CEO Lee Seok-hee stepped down from his position to become the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Solidigm, a U.S. subsidiary, Kwak Noh-jung was appointed as the successor CEO. He is considered a leading semiconductor technology expert at SK hynix. He is active in communicating with employees. #SKHynix #KwakNohjung #semiconductors #technology #CEO #leadership #corporateculture #safetymanagement #KoreaUniversity #Solidigm
    • CEO of LG Electronics
      Cho Joo-wan
      Cho Joo-wan is the President and CEO of LG Electronics. He is strengthening LG Electronics' software capabilities to find new business opportunities. He was born on October 11, 1962. He graduated from Dongsung High School and Pusan National University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and received a master's degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University Graduate School. He joined Goldstar, the predecessor of LG Electronics, and worked in the United States, Germany, and Australia. He served as the head of the Overseas Business Strategy Group in the DA Business Division, Managing Director of the Canadian branch, head of the Australian branch, head of the US branch, and Vice President in charge of the North American region and branch. He served as the Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and was appointed CEO of LG Electronics in 2021. Having worked overseas for more than half of his 35-year tenure at LG Group, he is known as a 'global strategist.' He has focused on establishing the foundation for LG Electronics' management system and business portfolio based on digital transformation. He is also credited with instilling a 'success DNA' in LG Electronics with the keywords 'Winning Growth and Successful Change.' He strives to create an environment where potential can be realized, rather than obsessing over short-term results. #ChoJooWan #LGElectronics #President #CEO #GlobalStrategist #DigitalTransformation #BusinessPortfolio #SuccessDNA #WinningGrowth #BusinessOpportunities
    • CEO of CJ ENM
      Yoon Sang-hyun
      Yoon Sang-hyun is the CEO of CJ ENM. He is implementing a "One Platform" strategy that integrates various channels such as TV home shopping, mobile apps, and live commerce to diversify the revenue sources, which were previously focused on home shopping. He was born on March 1, 1972. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Business Administration. After joining CJ, he worked in the finance team and held positions such as Portfolio Strategy Officer, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Officer, and Planning Officer, before becoming the Head of Business Strategy 1. He then moved to CJ Logistics, where he served as the Head of Management Support, and in 2022, he was appointed as the CEO of the Commerce Division at CJ ENM. Since 2024, he has also held the position of CEO of the Entertainment Division at CJ ENM, overseeing all company operations as the sole CEO. He played a leading role in various mergers and acquisitions within the CJ Group. He is recognized as an expert in M&A, especially for his swift execution of external investments in the Commerce Division of CJ ENM in 2022. Since his appointment as CEO, he has consistently delivered strong performance and is highly regarded for his communication skills, execution capability, and approachability. #YoonSanghyun #CJENM #CEO #OnePlatform #KoreaUniversity #MergersandAcquisitions #CommerceDivision #EntertainmentDivision #CJGroup #Leadership
    • Chairman of Lotte Group
      Shin Dong-bin
      Shin Dong-bin is the chairman of Lotte Group. He serves as the CEO of Lotte Corporation, Lotte Chemical, and Lotte Wellfood (formerly Lotte Confectionery). He is expanding investments to secure future growth engines for Lotte Group and aims to overcome the crisis in the core business of retail through talent acquisition. By listing Hotel Lotte, he aims to stabilize the governance structure by resolving relations with Lotte Japan and is also focusing on improving the group's image, which has been tarnished by the management corruption of the owner family. He was born on February 14, 1955, in Tokyo, Japan, as the second son of Shin Kyuk-ho, the honorary chairman of Lotte Group. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan and the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University in the United States. He started his career at Nomura Securities in Japan and then joined Lotte Trading Company in Japan as a director. He then moved to Honam Petrochemical (the predecessor of Lotte Chemical) as an executive director, participating in the management of Lotte Group in Korea. He became vice president and vice chairman of the Planning and Coordination Office at Lotte Group before becoming the chairman. He values humility and etiquette. Although quiet, he shows strong drive and decisiveness in mergers and acquisitions. Through aggressive M&A, he has positioned Lotte Group as the fifth-largest conglomerate in Korea. Having internalized the teachings of his predecessor, he emphasizes the importance of field management.
    • CEO of Hanwha General Insurance
      Na Chea-bum
      Na Chea-bum is the CEO of Hanwha General Insurance. He is dedicated to developing insurance products that position the company as the best insurer for women. Na Chea-bum was born on November 13, 1965, in Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Gyeongbuk Technical High School and studied law at Yeungnam University. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School. Na is a prominent financial expert within the Hanwha Group, known for his expertise in insurance sales and marketing. At Hanwha Life, he held various positions including Head of the Gyeongbuk Regional Division, Head of CPC Strategy and Change Innovation TF Team, Head of Management Control Team, Head of Personal Support Team, and Head of Management Innovation and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He is recognized as the right person to contribute to management stabilization and profitability improvement through sales structure enhancement and management system modernization. He emphasizes communication with employees and demonstrates strong execution in his work. #NaCheabum #HanwhaGeneralInsurance #CEO #Femtech #InsuranceProducts #FinancialExpert #HanwhaGroup #ManagementStabilization #EmployeeCommunication #BusinessStrategy