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Kang Ho-chan is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Nexen Tire. He also serves as the CEO of Nexen, the holding company.

He is focused on realizing the medium- to long-term goal of making Nexen Tire one of the top 10 global tire companies. He is also working to improve the recently deteriorated business conditions.

Kang was born on October 30, 1971, in Busan.

He graduated from Busan Middle School and Busan High School. He majored in Business Administration at Yonsei University and later obtained a master's degree from the Graduate School of Business at Seoul National University.

He began his career at Daeyu Regent Securities. He then joined Nexen Tire as a manager in the finance team and rose through the ranks, serving as Executive Director of Corporate Planning, Executive Director of Sales, and Vice President before being promoted to President in charge of strategy.

Kang shares the CEO role of the holding company Nexen and Nexen Tire with his father, Kang Byung-joong, Chairman of Nexen Group.

As an owner-manager with field experience, he has led efforts to enhance the company's image and performance through sports marketing.

He is actively pursuing new initiatives, such as introducing a tire rental service. Known for his cheerful demeanor and friendly greetings, he has earned the nickname "Smile Man."

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