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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.