Lee Jun-yong, Co-CEO and Vice Chairman of Mirae Asset Global Investments, has been pivotal in leading the company alongside Choi Chang-hoon, the head of the asset management division, who oversees alternative investments. Lee Jun-yong has been instrumental in diversifying ETF products, expanding the pension business, and implementing algorithm-based product management using artificial intelligence (AI).
Born in March 1969 in Seoul, Lee Jun-yong graduated from Daejeon Dae-shin High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration. He also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Seoul National University.
Lee's career path includes positions at Boram Bank, Daewoo Securities, and Meritz Securities before joining Mirae Asset Group in 2002 as the Head of Financial Engineering at Mirae Asset Investment Trust Management. He then served as the CEO of Mirae Asset Global Investments' UK branch, CIO of the US and Brazil branches, and Head of Financial Engineering at Mirae Asset MAPS Global Investments.
After holding positions such as Head of Multi-Asset Investments and Chief Investment Officer at Mirae Asset Global Investments, Lee Jun-yong was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2023 and appointed CEO of Mirae Asset Global Investments.
Known for his expertise in financial engineering and the global investment market, Lee is recognized for his intense focus and dedication. He enjoys the deep trust of Mirae Asset Group Chairman Park Hyeon-joo and plays a crucial role in the group’s second-generation professional management structure.