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- Chairman of Samsung Electronics
- Lee Jae-yong is the chairman of Samsung Electronics. As the third-generation leader of the Samsung conglomerate, he oversees the management of the group, succeeding former chairman Lee Kun-hee. He is focusing his efforts on reviving the struggling semiconductor sector while prioritizing the development of four major new business areas identified as future growth drivers: automotive electronic components, robotics, healthcare, and eco-friendly air conditioning systems. Born on June 23, 1968, in Seoul, he is the eldest son among one son and three daughters of the late chairman Lee Kun-hee. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and majored in Oriental History at Seoul National University. He obtained a master’s degree in business administration from Keio University in Japan and completed a doctoral program in business administration at Harvard Business School in the United States. Lee joined Samsung Electronics as a manager in the General Affairs Group. He climbed through the ranks, holding positions such as executive director in charge of management strategy, chief operating officer (COO) and vice president, president, and vice chairman. After Lee Kun-hee suffered an acute myocardial infarction and was hospitalized, Lee Jae-yong effectively led the Samsung Group as vice chairman. He formally inherited leadership following his father’s passing. He served a prison sentence for his involvement in the Park Geun-hye-Choi Soon-sil corruption scandal but was released on parole. In August 2022, he was reinstated through a special Liberation Day pardon and became chairman of Samsung Electronics in October of the same year. Lee is also involved in a separate trial concerning accounting fraud allegations related to Samsung BioLogics during the merger between Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries. Known for his practical and rational decision-making, he is regarded as approachable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. #Samsung #LeeJaeYong #SamsungElectronics #Semiconductor #NewBusiness #Leadership #Korea #CorporateManagement #Technology #Innovation
Career Highlights & Challenges
- • 2024 Year-End Samsung Group Executive Reshuffle
- • 2024 Second Half Semiconductor Crisis Deepens
- • 2024 Q3 Record Revenue, Smartphones a 'Pillar' Amid Semiconductor Slump
- • Maintaining the Foundry Division
- • 2025 Samsung Electronics Executive Appointments
- • Domestic and International Union Strikes Reach Agreements
- • Brand Value Surpasses $100 Billion for the First Time, Maintains Top 5 for 5 Consecutive Years
- • Participation in Korea-Czech Business Forum
- • Medical Devices, Automotive Components, Robotics, and Eco-Friendly HVAC Announced as Four Key New Businesses
- • Strengthening AI Collaboration with North American Tech Giants
- • Samsung Electronics Q1 2024 Earnings Improve Amid Semiconductor Recovery
- • Sudden Replacement of Semiconductor Chief
- • Fostering AI-Related Businesses
- • Focus on Foundry and System Semiconductor Business
- • Agreement to Establish R&D Center in Korea with Netherlands’ ASML
- • Establishment of Future Business Planning Division for New Ventures
- • Adjusting Pace of Mergers and Acquisitions Amid Economic Uncertainty
- • Exploring Future Opportunities in the Autonomous Vehicle Industry
- • Supporting Bid for 2030 Busan Expo
- • Securing Liquidity to Strengthen Semiconductor Business
- • Consistent Focus on Technology-Driven Management
- • Strengthening Collaboration with Ceramic and Specialty Glass Company Corning
- • Foundry Business Reaches $20 Billion in Revenue in Five Years
- • Announcing a KRW 300 Trillion Investment Plan for Yongin Foundry
- • Samsung Electronics Borrows KRW 20 Trillion from Subsidiary Samsung Display
- • 2022, Lee Jae-yong Becomes Chairman of Samsung Electronics
- • Issue of Lee Jae-yong’s Return as a Registered Director
- • Pardoned on Liberation Day Special Amnesty
- • Samsung Group Announces KRW 450 Trillion Investment Plan in 2022
- • Expressing Commitment to a New Samsung at Founding Chairman’s Bust Unveiling
- • First Visit to Samsung Electronics Seocho Office After Parole in 2021
- • 2021 Inheritance and Succession of Management Rights
- • Lee Jae-yong’s Role as Samsung’s Diplomat
- • 2020, Public Apology and Abandonment of No-Union Policy
- • 2019 Establishment of the Compliance Committee
- • Securing Automotive Electronics as a New Growth Driver through Harman Acquisition
- • 2015: Establishing Samsung Group’s Leadership Succession
- • Proactive Business Restructuring and Mergers & Acquisitions
- • Failure of e-Samsung
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Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group
Jin Ok-dong
- Jin Ok-dong is the CEO and Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group. He is strengthening the position of Shinhan Financial Group as a leading domestic financial holding company by pursuing management efficiency, digital transformation, and global business expansion. As he reached the midpoint of his term, he carried out a high-intensity personnel reshuffle to improve the organizational structure. He was born on February 21, 1961, in Imsil, Jeollabuk-do. He graduated from Seoul Deoksu Commercial High School and studied Business Administration at Korea National Open University. He earned a master's degree in Business Administration from Chung-Ang University Graduate School. He began his career at the Industrial Bank of Korea. He then moved to Shinhan Bank, where he served as Deputy Manager in the Credit Review Department and Team Leader in the Treasury Department. While serving as the branch manager of the Osaka Branch in Japan, he led the launch of SBJ Bank, Shinhan Bank's Japanese subsidiary, and later served as Vice President and President of SBJ Bank. He held positions such as Vice President in charge of Shinhan Bank's Management Support Group, Vice President of Shinhan Financial Group's Operations Division, and President of Shinhan Bank before being appointed CEO and Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group in 2023. He is known for his gentle and unpretentious personality. He values horizontal communication and leads by example. #JinOkdong #ShinhanFinancialGroup #CEO #banking #digitaltransformation #globalbusiness #financialgroup #SBJBank #managementefficiency #leadership
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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.
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CEO of Histeel
Um Jung-keun
- Um Jung-keun is the CEO of Histeel. He was born on February 11, 1951, in Seoul as the third son among four sons and one daughter of Um Chun-bo, Honorary Chairman of Hanil Steel. He graduated from Yongsan Technical High School in Seoul and the Department of Electronic Engineering at Kwangwoon University. He joined Hanil Steel, the predecessor of Histeel, as a section chief in the pipe management department. In 2003, when the pipe business division of Hanil Steel was spun off, he became the CEO of the newly established Histeel. He is active as the chairman of the Pipe Committee of the Korea Iron & Steel Association. He sees Hicolumn, a large rectangular steel pipe, and high-manganese steel pipes for cryogenic use as new growth drivers. He has a deep interest in art and actively pursues creative work as a photographer. #UmJungkeun #Histeel #HanilSteel #Koreanindustry #steelpipes #Hicolumn #highmanganesesteel #KoreaIronSteelAssociation #businessleadership #photography
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CEO of ST Pharm
Sung Moo-je
- Sung Moo-je is the President and CEO of ST Pharm. He was born on December 30, 1965. He graduated from Korea University's Department of Chemistry and earned a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry from Sogang University Graduate School. He obtained a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Alabama in the United States and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. He worked for over 20 years at Novartis, focusing on new drug development. He then moved to ST Pharm, a subsidiary of the Dong-A Socio Group, where he served as the Head of the Innovation Strategy Development Division before being appointed as President and CEO in 2024. He is committed to expanding active pharmaceutical ingredient contracts with global partner companies and strengthening drug development capabilities. #SungMooje #STPharm #pharmaceuticalindustry #organicchemistry #drugdevelopment #KoreaUniversity #HarvardUniversity #Novartis #CEO #biotechnology
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Vice Chairman of Lotte Food Division
Lee Young-gu
- Lee Young-gu is the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lotte Group Food Division HQ. He also serves as the CEO of Lotte Wellfood. He is focused on revitalizing the profitability of Lotte Group's food subsidiaries, whose growth has stagnated, and is seeking new growth engines. He was born on July 20, 1962. He graduated from Seoul Joongdae High School and Soongsil University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. In 1987, he joined Lotte Chilsung Beverage. After working at Lotte Aluminum and the Management Improvement Office of Lotte Group's Policy Headquarters, he returned to Lotte Chilsung Beverage, where he oversaw sales and marketing in the beverage division. He was appointed the head of Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Beverage Business Group (BG) before being promoted to the company's integrated CEO. He also served as the head of Lotte Group's Food Business Unit (BU) and CEO of Lotte Confectionery. In 2021, after a corporate reorganization, he was promoted to the CEO of Lotte Group Food Division HQ. In Lotte's regular executive reshuffle in 2024, he was promoted to Vice Chairman of Lotte Group Food Division HQ. Having worked at Lotte for more than 30 years, he is a "Lotte man" with extensive field experience. #LotteGroup #LotteWellfood #LeeYounggu #FoodIndustry #ExecutivePromotion #LotteChilsung #LotteConfectionery #CorporateRestructuring #BusinessGrowth #Korea
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President of Hanwha Life Insurance
Kim Dong-won
- Kim Dong-won is the President of Hanwha Life Insurance. As the Chief Global Officer (CGO), he leads Hanwha Life Insurance's global business operations. Previously, he served as the Chief Digital Strategy Officer (CDSO), where he spearheaded the digital transformation of Hanwha Group's financial affiliates, including Hanwha Life Insurance. Under the leadership of CEO Yeo Seung-joo, he is expanding his management activities by overseeing new business investments at Hanwha Life Insurance. He was born on August 20, 1985, in Seoul, as the second son of Kim Seung-yeon, the Chairman of Hanwha Group. He graduated from Saint Paul Preparatory School in the United States and Yale University with a degree in East Asian Studies. After joining Hanwha L&C, he became the head of the Digital Team at Hanwha Group's Corporate Planning Office. Moving to Hanwha Life Insurance, he has worked in various capacities including Innovation Planning, Future Innovation, Global Operations, and as Head of Future Innovation, discovering future growth opportunities for Hanwha Life Insurance. He has a keen interest in fintech and regularly participates in international events such as the Davos Forum and Boao Forum to expand his overseas network. Among the three sons of Chairman Kim Seung-yeon, he is said to have the most similar personality to his father. #HanwhaLife #KimDongwon #digitaltransformation #fintech #globalbusiness #innovation #futuregrowth #YaleUniversity #HanwhaGroup #internationalnetwork
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Chairman of Celltrion Group
Seo Jung-jin
- Seo Jung-jin is the chairman of Celltrion Group. He is transforming Celltrion from a biosimilar (biopharmaceutical generic drug) company into a new drug developer. He was born on October 23, 1957, in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Jemulpo High School in Incheon and majored in Industrial Engineering at Konkuk University, where he also earned a master's degree from the Graduate School of Industry. He began his career at Samsung Electro-Mechanics. He later moved to the Korea Productivity Center, where he was responsible for consulting Daewoo Motors, eventually being selected as an advisor for planning and finance at Daewoo Motors. In 1999, he founded "Nexol," the predecessor of Celltrion. Although he stepped down from management as Celltrion Group shifted to a professional management system, he returned to lead the company. He aims to make the company a global pharmaceutical leader with KRW 10 trillion (US$ 7.2 billion) in revenue by 2030. When things do not go smoothly, he tackles problems hands-on to find solutions. He enjoys work to the extent that he considers business trips abroad a hobby. #SeoJungJin #CelltrionGroup #biosimilar #newdrugdevelopment #pharmaceutical #DaewooMotors #SamsungElectroMechanics #globalpharma #KoreanCEO #businessstrategy
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CEO of HD Hyundai XiteSolution
Cho Young-cheul
- Cho Young-cheul is the CEO and President of HD Hyundai XiteSolution. Along with President Lee Dong-wook, he forms a co-CEO system, leading HD Hyundai XiteSolution (formerly Hyundai Genuine), the intermediate holding company for HD Hyundai Group's construction equipment division. He also concurrently serves as the CEO of HD Hyundai Infracore, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai XiteSolution. Cho is working to elevate HD Hyundai XiteSolution into a global top 5 company in the construction equipment sector by securing new technological capabilities, including the automation and unmanned operation of construction equipment. He is focused on enhancing business synergy through the human and material integration of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore. He was born on May 25, 1961, in Busan. He graduated from Geumseong High School in Busan and Korea University with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He began his career at Hyundai Heavy Industries. He moved to Hyundai Oilbank, where he served as Head of the Finance Division and Head of the Management Support Division. As a financial expert of HD Hyundai Group, he has played a crucial role in major issues such as the acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and the initial public offering (IPO) of Hyundai Heavy Industries. In 2021, he was appointed as the CEO of HD Hyundai XiteSolution upon its establishment and also took on the role of CEO of its subsidiary, HD Hyundai Infracore, in the same year. He is known for his gentle yet firm demeanor and his ability to communicate effectively. #ChoYoungcheul #HDHyundaiXiteSolution #constructionequipment #globalcompany #technology #automation #integration #financialexpert #HyundaiGroup #leadership
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Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group
Chung Eui-sun
- Chung Eui-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He is focused on transforming Hyundai Motor Group into a smart mobility solution provider that offers comprehensive services related to transportation, such as urban air mobility (UAM) and autonomous driving. He was born on October 18, 1970, in Seoul, as the eldest son among one son and three daughters of Chung Mong-koo, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He graduated from Goojung Middle School and Whimoon High School in Seoul, and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. After joining Hyundai Precision & Industries (now Hyundai Mobis) as a manager, he pursued further studies in the United States and obtained an MBA from the University of San Francisco. He worked at Itochu Corporation’s New York branch before joining Hyundai Motor Company as a purchasing manager. He served as Deputy Head of the Domestic Sales Division at Hyundai Motor, as well as Deputy Head of the Planning Headquarters for Hyundai and Kia Motors, before becoming the CEO of Kia Motors in 2005. After serving as Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, he was inaugurated as Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group in 2020. During his tenure as Kia’s CEO, he led the company’s "design management" strategy and brought a new wave of innovation to Hyundai Motor by actively recruiting international executives. He is known for being modest and humble and is praised for his open communication with employees. #ChungEuisun #HyundaiMotorGroup #SmartMobility #UrbanAirMobility #AutonomousDriving #KiaMotors #DesignManagement #BusinessLeadership #KoreanBusiness #HyundaiMobilityTransformation
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CEO of Korea Investment & Securities
Kim Sung-hwan
- Kim Sung-hwan is the CEO and President of Korea Investment & Securities. He aims to elevate Korea Investment & Securities to a global financial investment firm as a leading investment bank (IB). He was born on November 21, 1969, in Seoul. He graduated from Dangok High School and majored in Economics at Korea University. He started his career at Kyobo Life Insurance. He then moved to Dongwon Securities and continued working there even after Dongwon Securities was acquired by Korea Investment & Securities, accumulating nearly 20 years of experience at Korea Investment & Securities. He is an expert in investment banking (IB). He expanded the business scope of securities firms by introducing asset-backed securities (ABS) and asset-backed commercial papers (ABCP) based on real estate project financing (PF), a first in the securities industry. As the head of the Real Estate Finance Center, he became the youngest executive director and was subsequently promoted to the youngest managing director. In 2016, when he was appointed as the first head of the IB Group, he was the youngest among the heads of IB divisions in large securities firms. Less than a year after becoming the head of the division, he was promoted to vice president. #KimSungHwan #KoreaInvestment #CEO #InvestmentBanking #Finance #Securities #ABS #ABCP #RealEstateFinance #Promotion
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- ARM Fee Hike and In-House AP Put Samsung Exynos at Risk, Focus on Lee Jae-yong and Son Masayoshi
- Seo Jung-jin to Take Celltrion Holdings to NASDAQ, Boosts Celltrion Pharm's Value to Create 'Unified Celltrion'
- Hanwha Life's Third-Generation Leader Kim Dong-won Bets Big on Indonesia After 10 Years of Training
- Lee Young-gu Faces Rising Pressure as Lotte’s Food Division Bets on Global Expansion Amid Domestic Slowdown
- Kim Sung-hwan Leads Korea Investment & Securities Toward IMA Leadership and Financial Innovation
- HD Hyundai Infracore Eyes China Stimulus, Trump SOC Push, Cho Young-cheul Targets KRW 10 Trillion Revenue
- Industrial Bank of Korea's Kim Sung-tae Faces "Final-Year Trials," Burdened by General Strikes and Illegal Loan Scandals.
- GS Engineering & Construction's Huh Yoon-hong Secures Stable Owner-Management, Navigates Construction Industry Downturn.
