Lee Dong-woo is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Lotte Corporation.
He is responsible for Lotte Group's business strategy and finance, while also leading the exploration of new businesses.
He was born on September 7, 1960.
He graduated from Shinil High School and studied Business Administration at Konkuk University. He also earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University.
He joined Lotte Department Store in 1986 and served as the General Manager of Lotte Department Store Jamsil Branch and the Head of Business Support before becoming the CEO of Lotte World.
As the CEO of Lotte Himart, he led performance improvements and was registered as an inside director of Lotte Corporation.
He was promoted to Vice Chairman and CEO in 2021.
Lee Dong-woo is considered a promising leader who is expected to help improve the structure of Lotte Group and develop new growth strategies, enjoying strong trust from Shin Dong-bin, Chairman of Lotte Group.
He is an authentic Lotte man who has worked only at Lotte Group for 36 years.
He is proactive in recruiting external talents.
He is known for his meticulous work and strict self-management.