Kwak Bong-seok is the CEO and President of DB Financial Investment.
He is actively working to enhance corporate value, becoming the first among small- and medium-sized securities firms to introduce a value-up disclosure.
Kwak is focusing on improving profitability by strengthening operations linked to the Private Investment Bank (PIB). He aims to build a stable revenue structure through corporate finance and asset management while reducing exposure to real estate project financing (PF).
He is also improving financial soundness by enhancing key metrics, such as the Net Capital Ratio (NCR). In the Equity Capital Market (ECM), the company has made its mark by successfully managing IPOs, particularly for biotech and beauty companies.
Kwak was born on February 5, 1969, in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province.
He graduated from Jeonju High School and went on to earn a degree in law from Korea University.
He began his career at Korea Investment & Trust Management (formerly Daehan Investment Trust) before joining Dongbu Securities, which later became DB Financial Investment. He is regarded as an expert in investment finance, including real estate.
Known for his down-to-earth personality, Kwak enjoys open communication with employees. He is meticulous in his work and has built significant experience in corporate finance (IB) and project financing (PF), earning a reputation for his market insights.
He possesses an extensive personal network and enjoys sports such as baseball and golf in his free time.