• Chariman of KCC E&C
    Chung Mong-yeol

    Second Generation of Hyundai Family with "Mong" Names, Reclusive Management Style, Attempts to Break Free from KCC's Shadow

    Last Updated on Sep 9, 2024

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Life Summary
Chung Mong-yeol is the Chairman and CEO of KCC E&C.

He is attempting to step out of the shadow of KCC, the group's de facto holding company, and establish independence.

He is focusing on restructuring the business model to improve the profitability of KCC E&C.

Chung has been serving as co-CEO alongside a professional manager. As of 2024, he has established a co-CEO system with Sim Kwang-joo, a seasoned veteran in the construction industry.

He was born on January 11, 1964, as the third son of Chung Sang-young, Honorary Chairman of KCC.

He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) in the United States with a degree in Computer Science and later earned a Master's in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Dongguk University Graduate School.

Chung joined Koryo Chemical, the predecessor of KCC, and climbed the ranks from inside director to president and CEO, eventually becoming the chairman of KCC E&C.

He became the second-largest shareholder of KCC E&C after receiving shares from his father, Chung Sang-young.

Chung is known for his quiet and reserved management style, rarely making public appearances.

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