Life Summary
Cho Yong-byung is the Chairman of the Korea Federation of Banks.

Amid growing demands for 'coexistence finance' in the banking sector, he is serving as a bridge between the banking sector and financial authorities.

He was born on June 30, 1957, in Haman, Gyeongsangnam-do.

He graduated from Daejeon High School and received a degree in law from Korea University.

He completed his MBA at the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland.

After joining Shinhan Bank, he held various positions including Head of the Human Resources Department, Head of the Planning Department, and Head of the New York Branch. He later served as Executive Director in charge of Global Business and Head of the Retail Division and Vice President of the Sales Promotion Group.

He served as President of Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management and President of Shinhan Bank before being appointed Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group in 2017.

After completing two terms as chairman, he became the Chairman of the Korea Federation of Banks in 2023.

He demonstrates strong leadership along with a soft communication style.

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