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CEO of T'way Air
Jeong Hong-geun
Outstanding Sales Ability, Management Philosophy of Sharing Profits with Employees
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Last Updated on Dec 18, 2023
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CEO of T'way Air
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Jeong Hong-geun is the CEO of T'way Air.
He is focusing on the recovery of the passenger business after the end of COVID-19.
He is expanding routes to mid- to long-distance regions such as Australia and Central Asia.
He was born on August 6, 1958, in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam.
He graduated from Dongrae High School in Busan and studied Political Science and International Relations at Korea University. He also received a Master's degree in Comparative Politics from Korea University Graduate School.
He worked at Korean Air for over 20 years, serving as the Domestic Sales Team Leader and Nagoya Branch Manager before becoming the Head of the Management Support Department at Jin Air, a subsidiary of Hanjin Group.
In 2013, he moved to T'way Air, where he served as the Head of Sales Service Division and Head of Japan Regional Headquarters before being appointed as CEO.
He is known as the longest-serving CEO among the executives of domestic low-cost carriers and is recognized for his excellent sales capabilities.
He emphasizes the importance of education and training.
#JeongHonggeun #TwayAir #CEO #airlineindustry #COVID19recovery #routeexpansion #KoreaUniversity #KoreanAir #JinAir #lowcostcarrier
He is focusing on the recovery of the passenger business after the end of COVID-19.
He is expanding routes to mid- to long-distance regions such as Australia and Central Asia.
He was born on August 6, 1958, in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam.
He graduated from Dongrae High School in Busan and studied Political Science and International Relations at Korea University. He also received a Master's degree in Comparative Politics from Korea University Graduate School.
He worked at Korean Air for over 20 years, serving as the Domestic Sales Team Leader and Nagoya Branch Manager before becoming the Head of the Management Support Department at Jin Air, a subsidiary of Hanjin Group.
In 2013, he moved to T'way Air, where he served as the Head of Sales Service Division and Head of Japan Regional Headquarters before being appointed as CEO.
He is known as the longest-serving CEO among the executives of domestic low-cost carriers and is recognized for his excellent sales capabilities.
He emphasizes the importance of education and training.
#JeongHonggeun #TwayAir #CEO #airlineindustry #COVID19recovery #routeexpansion #KoreaUniversity #KoreanAir #JinAir #lowcostcarrier
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · Fierce Battle for Second Place in LCC Industry with Jin Air
- · External Fund Injection to Survive the COVID-19 Dark Period
- · Headquarters Relocation to Daegu
- · Launch of Korea's First LCC Membership Service 'T'way Plus'
- · LCC Industry Strategy: Expanding to Mid- to Long-Haul Destinations
- · Measures to Cope with COVID-19 Spread
- · Suspension and Recovery of International Flights Due to COVID-19
- · First LCC to Establish an Aviation Training Center
- · Successfully Navigating Japan Boycott
- · KOSPI Listing, Lower IPO Price than Expected
- · T'way Air's Growth Under Jeong Hong-geun's Leadership
- · Reappointed as CEO for the Third Term After Leading T'way Air Since 2016
- · The Path of T'way Air
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- Market and Social Evaluation
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- Family & Personal Connections
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