• Chairman of the Board at Neowiz Holdings
    Na Sung-kyun

    First-Generation Internet Entrepreneur Known for SayClub and Pmang, Separates Ownership from Management

    Last Updated on Oct 17, 2024

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Life Summary
Na Sung-kyun is the Chairman of the Board at Neowiz Holdings and also serves as an internal director at GameOn, a subsidiary of Neowiz Holdings.

He has focused on improving the corporate governance of Neowiz Holdings by transitioning the company to a professional management system and separating ownership from management.

Na was born on November 12, 1971, in Seoul.

He graduated with a degree in business administration from Seoul National University and earned a master’s degree in management science from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He also completed coursework for a Ph.D. in management science at KAIST.

In 1997, Na founded Neowiz (now Neowiz Holdings) and developed products like the internet auto-connect program 'OneClick' and the web-based chat and community platform 'SayClub,' which were successfully commercialized.

After completing his military service, Na returned to the company’s management and became CEO.

In 2020, he stepped down as CEO, transformed Neowiz Holdings into a professional management-led company, and assumed the role of Chairman of the Board.

Na is recognized as a pioneer of the first generation of entrepreneurs who contributed to the growth of internet services in Korea.

Known for his calm demeanor, Na is also driven by a determination to excel in his field.

After returning to management following his military service, he focused on the gaming business, successfully growing Neowiz Holdings into a mid-sized company.

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