• CEO and President of Samsung Life Insurance
    Hong Won-hak

    Experienced in Both Life and Non-Life Insurance, Known for Calm and Excellent Empathy Skills

    Last Updated on Jan 19, 2024

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Life Summary
Hong Won-hak is the CEO and President of Samsung Life Insurance.

He is planning to expand the business into all areas connected to life insurance to improve Samsung Life Insurance's performance.

He was born on July 10, 1964, in Seoul.

He graduated from Yongsan Technical High School and Korea University with a degree in Japanese Language and Literature.

He began his career at Samsung Life Insurance and served as Executive Director of the Management Strategy Team at Samsung Electronics.

Returning to Samsung Life Insurance, he served as Executive Director of the HR Team and Executive Director of the Specialized Sales Division before being promoted to Vice President of Samsung Life Insurance.

After moving to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance in 2020, he was appointed CEO and President in 2021.

In December 2023, he was nominated as the CEO and President of Samsung Life Insurance and was confirmed as CEO at the regular shareholders' meeting in March 2024.

He is known for his kind and calm personality, and he is meticulous and cautious.

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