• CEO of Jeju air
    Kim E-bae

    Aviation Expert from Asiana Airlines' Early Team Faces Challenge of Maintaining LCC Leadership Amid Industry Shifts

    Last Updated on Dec 5, 2024

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Life Summary
Kim E-bae is the CEO and President of Jeju Air, Korea's leading low-cost carrier (LCC). He is preparing for the emergence of a unified LCC that will appear after the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.

Kim was born on December 10, 1965, in Jangheung, South Jeolla Province. He graduated from Jangheung High School and Seoul National University with a degree in International Economics.

He was one of the founding members of Asiana Airlines and worked there for 30 years. During his tenure, he held key positions, including Head of Strategic Management, Executive in charge of Strategic Planning, Head of the Americas Regional Headquarters, and Chief of Business Management.

In 2020, Kim joined Jeju Air as CEO. He is credited with successfully improving the company's financial structure through a capital increase and expanding international routes in response to the resumption of travel following the COVID-19 crisis.

Kim is known for his pragmatic management style and emphasis on communication with employees.

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