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CEO of E&C Group at Samsung C&T
- Oh Se-chul is the President and CEO of Samsung C&T Corporation’s Construction Division.
He is focused on expanding overseas construction contracts centered on the Middle East market, including the ‘Neom City’ project in Saudi Arabia, and fostering new businesses such as green hydrogen, modular construction, and smart cities.
He is actively pursuing the expansion of urban redevelopment projects centered on the reconstruction of Yeouido and Apgujeong-dong in Seoul.
He was born on November 4, 1962, in Busan.
He graduated from Haedong High School in Busan and studied architecture at Seoul National University.
He pursued an MBA at Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School and Indiana University in the United States.
Since joining Samsung C&T Corporation in 1985, he has remained with the company throughout his career.
He has worked on overseas business sites in Malaysia, Singapore, and Dubai, and served as the Head of Global Procurement.
He is the first CEO with a technical background after the merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries.
As a field expert, he values technical skills and emphasizes communication with the field.
#SamsungC&T #OhSechul #NeomCity #MiddleEastConstruction #GreenHydrogen #ModularConstruction #SmartCities #UrbanRedevelopment #SeoulProjects #ConstructionLeadership
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Chairman of Hana Financial Group
Ham Young-joo
- Ham Young-joo is the CEO and Chairman of Hana Financial Group.
He is striving to enhance the corporate value of Hana Financial Group through active shareholder returns.
He faces the challenge of strengthening non-banking affiliates to improve the competitiveness of Hana Financial Group.
Aiming to become the 'Best Financial Group in Asia,' he is working hard to expand the global business.
Born on November 10, 1956, in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do, he graduated from Kanggyeong High School.
He joined Seoul Bank as a high school graduate and pursued his studies while working, eventually graduating from Dankook University with a degree in Accounting.
After Seoul Bank merged with Hana Bank, he held various positions such as Head of the Southern Region Headquarters, Head of Chungcheongnam-do and Northern Region Headquarters, Head of Daejeon Sales Headquarters, and Head of Chungcheong Business Headquarters at Hana Bank.
He is a legendary figure who rose from a regular bank employee with a high school diploma to bank president and financial holding company chairman through roles of responsibility and management.
As the president of KEB Hana Bank, he completed the integration of Hana Bank and Korea Exchange Bank, establishing the foundation for 'One Bank.'
He became the Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group and was appointed CEO and Chairman of Hana Financial Group in 2022.
He also serves as the owner of Daejeon Hana Citizen Football Club. As the chairman of the Hana Financial Group Foundation, he has worked to support multicultural families and create jobs for people with disabilities.
Based on sincerity, he has achieved excellent results in sales. Known for his gentle personality, he is highly trusted by his employees.
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Former Chairman of Taekwang Group
Lee Ho-jin
- Lee Ho-jin is the former chairman of Taekwang Group.
Born on December 8, 1962, in Busan, he is the third son of Lee Im-yong, the founder of Taekwang Industrial.
Lee graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. He earned a master’s degree from Cornell University's Business School and completed the PhD coursework in Business Administration at New York University.
He began his career in management as a director at Heungkuk Life Insurance and went on to serve as the CEO of Taekwang Industrial and Daehan Synthetic Fiber.
After the passing of Taekwang Group Chairman Lee Im-yong, the chairmanship was initially passed to Lee Ki-hwa, Lee Im-yong’s brother-in-law and then vice chairman, while the eldest son, Lee Sik-jin, became vice chairman.
Following the resignation of Lee Ki-hwa in 2002 and the death of the eldest son, Lee Sik-jin, in 2003, Lee Ho-jin ascended to the chairmanship of Taekwang Group in 2004.
However, in 2011, Lee Ho-jin was arrested and charged with embezzlement and breach of trust involving KRW 140 billion (US$ 101 million). He resigned on February 10, 2012, following his indictment.
Lee was sentenced to prison but was released on medical bail and remained under trial for 7 years and 8 months. In June 2019, his sentence of three years in prison was finalized, and he was released in October 2021 after serving his term. In August 2023, he was granted a special pardon on Liberation Day.
Separately, in May 2024, police sought another arrest warrant for Lee on charges of creating slush funds amounting to tens of billions of won, but it was denied. As of November 2024, the prosecution's investigation is ongoing.
Once known as a "reclusive manager" for avoiding public exposure, Lee has frequently come into the public eye due to his repeated legal troubles, resulting in a tarnished reputation.
#LeeHojin #TaekwangGroup #CorporateLeadership #Embezzlement #BusinessEthics #LegalTroubles #HeungkukLifeInsurance #TaekwangIndustrial #KoreanBusiness #EconomicCrimes
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Head of MX at Samsung Electronics
Roh Tae-moon
- Roh Tae-moon is the President and Head of Samsung Electronics' Mobile eXperience (MX) Division.
As the artificial intelligence (AI) smartphone market enters a new era, Roh is focusing on enhancing Samsung Electronics' AI-powered "Galaxy AI" to gain an edge over Apple in this competitive landscape.
He is also working to expand Samsung's presence in AI smart devices by collaborating with Google and Qualcomm to launch extended reality (XR) devices equipped with AI capabilities.
Born on September 3, 1968, Roh graduated from Daeryun High School in Daegu and went on to earn a degree in Electronic Engineering from Yonsei University. He also obtained a master’s and doctoral degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) Graduate School.
Roh joined Samsung Electronics as a researcher, where he achieved notable success in smartphone development. This led to him becoming the company’s youngest executive director and, six years later, a rapid promotion to vice president.
When he was promoted to president, Roh was recognized as the youngest president at Samsung Electronics. As the head of the Wireless Division, he oversaw Samsung’s smartphone business.
Having handled wireless development roles since his initial entry into Samsung, Roh is a smartphone specialist.
In product development, he places the utmost importance on consumer feedback.
#RohTaeMoon #SamsungElectronics #GalaxyAI #smartphones #AI #XR #POSTECH #YonseiUniversity #consumerfeedback #technology
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Chairman of Ilji Tech
Koo Bon-il
- Koo Bon-il is the Chairman and CEO of Ilji Tech, a company he founded specializing in automotive body parts.
Born on April 20, 1947, in Daegu, Koo graduated from Seonggwang High School and the Department of Commerce at Cheonggu University (now Yeungnam University).
After completing his studies, he worked at Jungang Spinning and Industrial before establishing Daegu Steel Industrial in 1983.
In 1986, he decided to pivot to the automotive parts industry, founding Shin-A Engineering, which later became Ilji Tech.
The name "Ilji Tech" combines "Ilji" (meaning single-minded determination) and "Technology," reflecting the company’s commitment to becoming a leading technology firm in automotive parts.
Ilji Tech focuses on "lightweight components" and "eco-friendly vehicle parts," dedicating itself to research, development, and investment in these areas.
#KooBonIl #IljiTech #AutomotiveParts #BusinessLeadership #CompanyFounder #LightweightComponents #EcoFriendlyVehicles #ResearchAndDevelopment #CorporateHistory #KoreanBusiness
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Chairman of SK Group and KCCI
Chey Tae-won
- Chey Tae-won is the chairman of SK Group. He also serves as the chairman of affiliates SK Innovation, SK Hynix, and SK Telecom, as well as the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Emphasizing ESG management, he is expanding the eco-friendly business portfolio through investments in hydrogen and electric vehicle batteries.
He is building a group-wide "financial story" that aims to be trusted and empathized with by the market and stakeholders, beyond just revenue and operating profit.
He was born on December 3, 1960, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, as the eldest son of Chey Jong-hyun, the chairman of Sunkyong Group (now SK Group).
He graduated from Shinil High School and studied physics at Korea University. He completed a combined master's and doctoral program in economics at the University of Chicago Graduate School.
He joined SK Trading as a manager, then served as a director at SK America, and later as a managing director at SK Trading before becoming vice chairman and CEO of SK.
After becoming the chairman and CEO of SK, he also took on the role of CEO for SK Innovation and SK Hynix.
In 2022, he elevated SK Group to the second-largest business group in Korea by total assets, surpassing Hyundai Motor Group.
He is actively engaged in external activities as the chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also served as the chairman of the private committee supporting the bid for the 2030 Busan World Expo.
He is highly regarded for his global network and sense of business.
#CheyTaeWon #SKGroup #SKInnovation #SKHynix #SKTelecom #ESGManagement #HydrogenInvestment #EVBatteries #KoreaChamberOfCommerce #BusanExpoBid
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Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group
Jin Ok-dong
- Jin Ok-dong is the CEO and Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group.
While pursuing management efficiency and organizational stability, he has solidified Shinhan Financial Group's status as a leading domestic financial holding company by achieving digital transformation and global management success.
He was born on February 21, 1961, in Imsil, Jeollabuk-do.
He graduated from Seoul Deoksu Commercial High School and the Business Administration Department of Korea National Open University, and obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from Chung-Ang University Graduate School.
He began his career at the Industrial Bank of Korea. He moved to Shinhan Bank, where he served as Deputy General Manager of the Credit Review Department and Team Leader of the Funds Department.
During his tenure as the manager of the Osaka branch in Japan, he led the launch of SBJ Bank, Shinhan Bank's Japanese subsidiary, and later served as SBJ Bank's Vice President and CEO.
He served as Vice President in charge of management support at Shinhan Bank and Vice President in charge of operations at Shinhan Financial Group before being appointed CEO of Shinhan Bank in 2018.
In 2022, after competing with former Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Cho Yong-byung and former Shinhan Card President Lim Young-jin, he was selected as the CEO and Chairman candidate by the Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Candidate Recommendation Committee.
He values horizontal communication and leading by example.
He is known for his gentle and unpretentious personality.
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Chairman of CJ Group
Lee Jay-hyun
- Lee Jay-hyun is the chairman of CJ Group.
In 2023, he has focused his efforts on improving the management efficiency of CJ Group's affiliates and preparing future growth engines amidst declining profitability.
He is executing a strategy to invest over KRW 20 trillion (approximately USD 14.4 billion) by 2025 in the areas identified as the four growth engines: Culture, Platform, Wellness, and Sustainability (C.P.W.S).
He was born on March 19, 1960, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Lee Maeng-hee, former honorary chairman of CJ, and Sohn Bok-nam, former management advisor of CJ CheilJedang. He is also the eldest grandson of Lee Byung-chul, the founder of Samsung Group.
Lee graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and earned a degree in law from Korea University.
After working at Citibank, he joined CJ CheilJedang, where he held various positions, including manager of the accounting department, managing director, executive director, and vice-chairman.
Through expansive management, he transformed CJ CheilJedang, a food company with sales of approximately KRW 2.2 trillion (approximately USD 1.6 billion), into CJ Group, encompassing food, logistics, biotechnology, and media.
After serving a prison sentence for charges including tax evasion, he was released in 2016 through a special pardon on Liberation Day.
Upon returning to management, he has pursued mergers and acquisitions and restructured the affiliate governance to expand CJ Group's business.
He is known for being frugal and humble.
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Chairman of KB Financial Group
Yang Jong-hee
- Yang Jong-hee is the CEO and Chairman of KB Financial Group.
He is focused on maintaining the position of 'leading finance,' expanding the competitiveness of non-banking and overseas businesses. He is leading mutual growth finance and working to enhance the corporate value of KB Financial Group in line with the government's corporate value-up policy.
He was born on June 10, 1961, in Jeonju.
After graduating from Jeonju High School and the Department of Korean History at Seoul National University, he completed a master's program at Sogang University Graduate School of Business.
He joined Housing Bank and served as the head of the Seocho Station branch of KB Kookmin Bank. At KB Financial Group, he served as the head of the Board Secretariat, head of Strategic Planning Department, and executive director in charge of strategic planning.
While leading the practical acquisition of LIG Insurance (now KB Insurance), he made a remarkable leap to vice president, skipping the senior managing director position.
As the CEO of KB Insurance, he increased net profit and led the company stably despite the industry's downturn.
He served as Vice Chairman of KB Financial Group before being appointed Chairman of KB Financial Group.
He is highly regarded for his strengths in finance and strategy.
#YangJonghee #KBFinancialGroup #FinanceLeader #CorporateValue #StrategicPlanning #KoreanFinance #KBInsurance #FinancialCEO #CorporateStrategy #LeadershipInFinance
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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.
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Chairman of Samsung Electronics
Lee Jae-yong
- Lee Jae-yong is the chairman of Samsung Electronics.
As the third-generation owner of the Samsung Group, he succeeded the late former chairman Lee Kun-hee and oversees the management of the Samsung Group.
He was born on June 23, 1968, in Seoul as the grandson of Samsung Group founder Lee Byung-chul and the eldest son of the late former chairman Lee Kun-hee.
He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul, earned a degree in Oriental History from Seoul National University, and received a Master's degree in Business Administration from Keio University in Japan. He also completed the doctoral program in Business Administration at Harvard Business School in the United States.
He joined Samsung Electronics as the head of the General Affairs Group.
He served as Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Management Strategy, COO and Vice President, President, and Vice Chairman.
After the late former chairman Lee Kun-hee was hospitalized due to acute myocardial infarction, Lee Jae-yong practically led the Samsung Group as vice chairman. Following the passing of Lee Kun-hee, he inherited shares and officially succeeded the management rights, becoming chairman.
He was implicated in the Park Geun-hye-Choi Soon-sil scandal, sentenced to prison, and later released on parole. In August 2022, he was pardoned on Liberation Day. As of July 2024, he is undergoing a separate trial regarding the merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, as well as the subsequent accounting fraud at Samsung Biologics.
He is focusing his efforts on achieving results in new businesses such as system semiconductors, automotive electronic components, and robotics, establishing new growth engines for Samsung Electronics. In particular, he is striving to lead in advanced semiconductor microfabrication processes in the AI era, staying ahead of global competitors.
He believes that securing talent and technology is the most crucial factor for strengthening competitiveness.
He is known for his down-to-earth personality, emphasizing rationality and practicality in decision-making. He is also praised for his affability and communication skills.
#LeeJaeyong #Samsung #SamsungElectronics #SouthKorea #BusinessLeader #Technology #Semiconductors #AI #NewBusiness #CorporateManagement
