KOREA WHO

Oh Se-chul is the President and CEO of the E&C Group at Samsung C&T.

He is diversifying overseas construction contracts while focusing on fostering new businesses such as green hydrogen, modular construction, and smart cities.

He was born on November 4, 1962, in Busan.

He graduated from Haedong High School in Busan and earned a degree in architecture from Seoul National University.

He completed a joint MBA program offered by Sungkyunkwan University and Indiana University in the United States.

After joining Samsung C&T, he worked as a site manager in Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.

He served as the head of the Middle East Support Team, head of Global Procurement, head of Plant PM Headquarters, and head of the Plant Business Division before being appointed President and CEO of the E&C Group in 2021. In 2024, he became Chairman of the Management Committee of Samsung C&T.

He is a regular member of the Construction and Environmental Engineering Division of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea.

He is actively expanding urban redevelopment projects, focusing on the reconstruction of areas such as Hannam-dong, Yeouido, and Apgujeong-dong in Seoul.

As the first CEO with a technical background since the merger with Cheil Industries, he emphasizes technological capabilities and values communication with on-site teams.

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