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Heo Young-in is the Chairman of SPC Group.

He led the growth of Paris Baguette through meticulous site management systems and research and development for quality improvement.

He is striving to expand overseas operations to elevate SPC Group into a 'Great Food Company.'

He was born on May 17, 1949, in Hwanghae-do, as the second son of Heo Chang-seong, the Honorary Chairman of Samlip Food.

Seven months after becoming the CEO of Samlip Food, he went to Kansas City in the United States to learn baking technology.

After completing his studies abroad, he returned to take on the role of CEO of Shany. While his elder brother, Chairman Heo Young-seon, led Samlip Food into business difficulties due to investments in the resort business, he grew Paris Baguette, Baskin-Robbins, and Dunkin' Donuts into leading domestic franchises.

When Samlip Food went into court receivership due to bankruptcy, he acquired Samlip Food and established SPC Group by merging Samlip Food, Shany, Paris Croissant, and BR Korea.

He expanded global operations by opening Paris Baguette stores in China and the United States, the first in the domestic baking industry.

He is pushing to expand into a comprehensive food company by entering the fresh food business through international food and beverage franchises such as Jamba Juice, Pascucci, Shake Shack, and Eggslut.

He is known for his meticulous nature, emphasizing fieldwork and quality management.