Lee Yong-bae is the President and CEO of Hyundai Rotem.
He is recognized as a leading financial expert within the Hyundai Motor Group, where he plays a key role in driving financial structure improvements.
Born on April 8, 1961, Lee graduated from Yeongnak Commercial High School (now Yeongnak Medical Science High School) and earned a degree in Business Administration from Jeonju University. He later obtained a master’s degree from the Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Business.
Lee began his career in the accounting department of Hyundai Precision, the predecessor of Hyundai Mobis. He later held various roles, including management planning at Hyundai Motor, Head of Business Management, and Head of Planning & Coordination Division 3. He also served in senior roles at Hyundai Wia, overseeing planning, finance, procurement, and management.
After serving as Vice President in charge of sales at HMC Investment & Securities, and as CEO of Hyundai Motor Securities, Lee was appointed CEO of Hyundai Rotem in 2020.
Lee is particularly committed to helping employees stay informed about trends in future industries.