Life Summary
Namkoong Hong is the CEO and President of Samsung E&A.

He focuses on expanding orders in the Middle East and Southeast Asia by leveraging a strategy linked to Front-End Engineering Design (FEED). He is also committed to securing future growth engines by investing in business development and technology acquisition in eco-friendly energy fields such as hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon neutrality.

Born in August 1965, Namkoong graduated from Sangmoon High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Inha University. He also completed an MBA program at the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland.

He began his career in the export department of Hyosung's automotive parts division.

Namkoong later joined Samsung Engineering (now Samsung E&A), where he held key roles, including Head of Marketing Planning, Head of Marketing Group 1, and Director of SEUAE, the company’s Middle East regional headquarters.

After serving as Executive Vice President and Head of the Plant Business Division, he was appointed CEO and President of Samsung Engineering in 2023. He continues to lead the company following its name change to Samsung E&A.

Namkoong's personal motto is "Bul Gwang Bul Geup" (不狂不及), meaning "Without obsession, one cannot reach excellence."

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