• Vice Chairman of CJ CheilJedang
    Kang Sin-ho

    First Group's Public Recruitment Vice Chairman, Lee Jay-hyun's Trusted Strong Business Strategist [2024]

    Last Updated on Jun 17, 2024

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Life Summary
Kang Sin-ho is the Vice Chairman and CEO of CJ CheilJedang.

Focused on turning around CJ CheilJedang's performance. Actively pursuing the sale of loss-making businesses.

Working hard to expand 7 key global strategic items in the overseas food business.

Born on August 3, 1961, in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Graduated from Pohang High School, studied Business Administration at Korea University, and completed a master's program in Business Administration at KAIST.

Started his career at Samsung Group, later joining CJ Group by moving to the Management Team of CJ CheilJedang.

Held positions such as HR Team Leader at CJ Holdings, Head of Management Support at CJ CheilJedang, and Director of PI Promotion Team at CJ Logistics.

Earns strong trust from Lee Jay-hyun, CJ Group Chairman. Contributed to CJ Logistics achieving record-breaking performance continuously while serving as CEO.

Regarded as an HR and management strategy expert at CJ Group. Known as a rational manager who does not make unrealistic demands when setting business plans or goals.

Took over as CEO of CJ Freshway and tripled the operating profit within a year.

Led the global expansion of K-Food focusing on the 'bibigo' brand while serving as the head of the Food Business Division at CJ CheilJedang. The CJ CheilJedang US food business, in which Kang Sin-ho was involved in the acquisition, became a core pillar.

Possesses a meticulous personality and values communication with employees. Once trust is given to an employee, it is not easily withdrawn.

Enjoys hiking and golfing and is a thirsty soul.