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Hur Yong-soo is the President and CEO of GS Energy.

GS Energy, a subsidiary of the GS Group in the energy and chemical sector, is led by Hur Yong-soo, who focuses on establishing future growth drivers centered on eco-friendly initiatives such as hydrogen, renewable energy, and electric vehicle-related businesses.

He is dedicated to strengthening the group's overall energy and chemical business by establishing a value chain for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and exploring opportunities in the chemical industry.

Born on October 16, 1968, he graduated from Georgetown University in the United States and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Business School.

He joined the GS Group as an executive director after working for Seungsan Group.

At GS, he served as the head of the Business Support Team, promoting the expansion into overseas markets and new business ventures. At GS Energy, he held positions as Chief Planning Officer and Head of the Energy Resources Business Division.

He was appointed CEO of GSEPS, taking on a major management role before being appointed CEO of GS Energy.

He is known for being a manager who actively communicates with employees.

As the youngest of the third-generation executives in the owner family, he is one year older than Heo Se-hong, President and CEO of GS Caltex, who leads the fourth generation of executives. He stands as a rival to Heo Se-hong in the group’s succession competition.

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