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Lee Jae-keun is the president of KB Kookmin Bank.

He is engaged in intense competition with Hana Bank and Shinhan Bank for the top bank position.

He was born on May 27, 1966, in Seoul.

He graduated from Seoul High School and majored in Mathematics at Sogang University. He earned a master's degree in Economics from Sogang University Graduate School and a master's degree in Financial Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

He began his career at Housing Bank, the predecessor of KB Kookmin Bank, and served as Chief Secretary of KB Financial Group and Branch Manager of KB Kookmin Bank Pangyo Techno Valley Branch.

After serving as Head of Financial Planning and Director at KB Financial Group, he returned to KB Kookmin Bank. He held the positions of Executive Director of the Management Planning Group and Deputy President of the Sales Group before being appointed president of KB Kookmin Bank in 2021.

As one of the youngest heads of a major bank, he is noted as the leader of generational change at KB Kookmin Bank.

Having worked as the group's Chief Financial Officer, he has a deep understanding of KB Financial Group's strategic direction and financial situation.

He emphasizes execution over planning, and his decision-making is sharp and quick.


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