He also serves as the CEO of subsidiaries KNSOL and Samhyun B&E, and as an internal director of GH Advanced Materials.
Koo Ja-kyum was born on January 26, 1959, in Seoul.
He graduated from Seoul Dongbuk High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hanyang University. He then obtained a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same university's graduate school and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa in the United States.
After working at Hyundai Motor Company and Ssangyong Motor Company, he joined Hanil E-Hwa (now Seoyon) before becoming the major shareholder of NVH Korea by acquiring the former Ilyang Industry, marking his independence.
He has grown NVH Korea into a leading domestic company in the field of NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) components, which block noise, vibration, and discomfort in vehicles.
He views electric vehicle battery pack modules, semiconductor and display clean rooms, and battery dry rooms as new growth drivers and is focused on expanding the market in these areas.