Life Summary
Kim Yi-Tae is the CEO and President of Samsung Card.

He is focused on strengthening digital capabilities and discovering future growth engines.

He was born on February 22, 1966, in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do.

He graduated from Gyeongsang High School in Masan and earned a degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He also received a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business at Seoul National University, and later obtained a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Missouri in the United States.

He began his public service career by passing the 36th Higher Civil Service Examination and worked as an official in the Ministry of Finance. He served in the International Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, including roles in the International Finance Division and the Sovereign Wealth Fund Division, and was dispatched to the IMF’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department.

After 22 years in public service, he joined Samsung Electronics’ Business Support Office, where he held various positions such as Executive in charge of the IR Group, Head of Strategy Group, Head of Global Communications Group, and Head of External Cooperation Team.

In 2023, he was appointed CEO of Samsung Venture Investment. In 2024, he was named CEO and President of Samsung Card.

He is regarded as a global expert with extensive experience and networks in the financial sector.

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