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  • CEO & President of SK Chemicals

    Ahn Jae-hyun

    Ahn Jae-hyun ("안재현" in Korean) is the President and CEO of SK Chemicals. He leads SK Chemicals jointly with CEO Kim Cheol. He is accelerating SK Chemicals’ transition toward “green chemicals.” He was born on February 2, 1966. He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and studied Applied Statistics at Yonsei University. He later earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. He began his career at Daewoo Group, where he headed the New York office of Daewoo Securities for four years until the firm was sold off during the IMF financial crisis. He later joined SK Group, where he served as project leader at the SK Restructuring Headquarters. In 2004, he was appointed CEO of SK D&D. He held key leadership roles in SK E&C (now SK Ecoplant), including Head of Global Marketing, and in SK Gas as Head of Management Support. He went on to serve as CEO of Global Biz, overseeing SK E&C’s overseas business. In 2019, he was appointed President and CEO of SK E&C and was reappointed to the position. In 2022, he became CEO of SK Discovery, and in 2023, he was appointed President and CEO of SK Chemicals. He is known for his bold personality and decisiveness. He is friendly and approachable with junior staff, even offering cigarettes in casual conversation. #SKChemicals #AhnJaehyun #greenchemicals #SKgroup #leadership #WhartonMBA #corporatereform #SKDiscovery #SKDND #SKecoplant

    NEWS

    • • SK Chemicals Taps Subsidiary Stake to Fund Green Transition
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  • Chairman of L&F

    Heo Jae-hong

    Heo Jae-hong is the Chairman of the Board at L&F. He was born on November 24, 1976, to Heo Jeon-su, who was then Chairman of Saeronix. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in chemical engineering and earned a master’s in the same field from the University of Southern California (USC). He worked at the LG Philips LCD Research Center before joining the research division of L&F. He later moved to Saeronix and was appointed CEO in 2010 after his father’s passing. In 2018, he became CEO of L&F. In 2021, after L&F adopted a professional management system, he took on the roles of executive director and Chairman of the Board. He also serves as CEO of affiliates such as Wuxi Guangming Future Materials Co., Ltd. and JH Materials (formerly Sanko Korea). A fourth-generation member of the GS family, he rarely makes public appearances.

    NEWS

    • • L&F’s Expanding Investments Deepen Heo Jae-hong’s Control Dilemma
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  • Chairman of iM Financial Group and Presi

    Hwang Byung-woo

    Hwang Byung-woo is the Chairman of iM Financial Group and concurrently serves as President of iM Bank. He is focused on restoring performance that had deteriorated following the bank’s transition into a commercial lender and the impact of real estate project financing (PF), while also working to firmly establish its identity. He is also committed to strengthening sound group governance and advancing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) management. Born on April 27, 1967, in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province, he graduated from Seonggwang High School in Daegu and studied economics at Kyungpook National University, where he went on to earn both his master’s and doctoral degrees in economics. He began his career as a researcher at Daegu Bank’s Financial and Economic Research Institute and later served as head of the DGB Management Consulting Center, head of the Corporate Management Consulting Center, and manager of the Bonri-dong Branch. After Kim Tae-oh took office as Chairman of DGB Financial Group, Hwang moved to the holding company, where he held key posts including Chief of Staff, Head of Management Support, Head of Group Future Planning, and Head of Group Sustainability Management, while also serving as Director of the ESG Strategy and Management Research Institute. In 2023, he was appointed President of Daegu Bank (now iM Bank), and in 2024 he became Chairman of DGB Financial Group (now iM Financial Group). In December 2024, he was reappointed as President of iM Bank, extending his dual role as both President of the bank and Chairman of the holding company for another year. He places great importance on communication and is quick to adapt to change. #iMFinancialGroup #iMBank #banking #leadership #ESG #SouthKorea #finance #PFloans #DaeguBank #HwangByungwoo

    NEWS

    • • Hwang Byung-woo of DGB Financial Makes Bold Moves, Challenges "Big 4" in Finance
    • • Despite value-up efforts, DGB Financial faces a "quiet" market; Hwang Byung-woo’s challenge to elevate the group.
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  • CEO of Hyundai Bioscience

    Jin Geun-woo

    Jin Geun-woo is the Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Bioscience. He was born on October 27, 1980. He graduated from the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University and received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in biochemistry from the graduate school of the same university. He conducted research on anticancer drug delivery systems at the Fels Institute for Cancer Research at Temple University in the United States and at Samyang Biopharm. After serving as a senior researcher at CNPharm, he joined Hyundai Bioscience as head of the research institute. In March 2025, he was appointed CEO of Hyundai Bioscience. Since 2025, he has also served as co-CEO of Hyundai ADM Bio. He is an expert in drug delivery systems. Coming from a research background, he values decision-making based on scientific evidence. He faces challenges such as achieving clinical success, securing global approvals, strengthening financial stability, and responding to international regulations. #HyundaiBioscience #JinGeunwoo #CEO #biopharmaceuticals #drugdelivery #anticancer #globalapproval #clinicalresearch #financialstability #biotech

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  • CEO of LG Energy Solution

    Kim Dong-myung

    I’ve refined the text to improve flow, grammar, and style while keeping all the details intact. Here’s the corrected version: Kim Dong-myung is the President and CEO of LG Energy Solution. He was born on June 30, 1969. He graduated from Wooshin High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Yonsei University. He went on to receive both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Materials Engineering from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Kim began his career at LG Chem as a researcher at the Battery Research Institute, where he served as Head of the Assembly Technology Team, Head of the New Battery Applications Project Team, and Head of Polymer and Reliability Development at the Small Battery Development Center. He later became Head of Small Battery Product Planning and Head of the Small Battery Business Unit. In 2020, he was promoted to Executive Vice President and Head of the Automotive Battery Business Unit, after which he moved to LG Energy Solution following its spin-off. In March 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of LG Energy Solution. With a background as a researcher, Kim is recognized as an expert who has gained extensive experience not only in development but also in production, product planning, and all other aspects of the battery business. He also serves as Chairman of the Korea Battery Industry Association. #LG #LGEnergySolution #battery #EVbattery #SouthKorea #KAIST #YonseiUniversity #energystorage #automotiveindustry #KoreaBatteryIndustryAssociation

    NEWS

    • • LG Energy Solution Bets on Kim Dong-myung to Revive K-Batteries
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  • Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group

    Chung Eui-sun

    Chung Eui-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He is focusing his efforts on transforming Hyundai Motor Group into a comprehensive smart mobility solutions company, encompassing areas such as urban air mobility (UAM) and autonomous driving. He is also working to expand the hydrogen ecosystem. Born on October 18, 1970, in Seoul, he is the eldest son among three daughters and one son of Chung Mong-koo, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He graduated from Gujeong Middle School and Whimoon High School in Seoul. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University and completed an MBA program at the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Management in the United States. He began his career as a manager at Hyundai Precision Industry (now Hyundai Mobis), and after studying in the U.S., he worked at the New York office of Itochu Corporation, a Japanese trading company, before joining Hyundai Motor Company as Head of Purchasing. He served as Deputy Head of Domestic Sales Division at Hyundai Motor and as Deputy Head of Corporate Planning at Hyundai-Kia Motors. In 2005, he was appointed President and CEO of Kia Motors. After serving as Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, he was promoted to Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group in 2020. He was officially designated as the group’s ultimate decision-maker. During his time as CEO of Kia, he led a “design-oriented management” strategy, and at Hyundai Motor, he brought a new atmosphere by actively recruiting foreign executives. He is also tasked with maintaining profitability in response to the Trump administration’s automobile tariffs. He is known for being modest and humble, and he communicates with employees with an open attitude. #Hyundai #ChungEuisun #mobility #UAM #autonomousdriving #hydrogen #Kia #HyundaiMobis #designmanagement #automotivetariffs

    NEWS

    • • Hyundai’s First Supercar N74 Set to Debut Next Year
    • • Chung Eui-sun Pushes Boston Dynamics Growth Ahead of IPO for Succession
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  • Vice Chairman and CEO of HD Hyundai

    Chung Ki-sun

    Chung Ki-sun is the Vice Chairman and CEO of HD Hyundai and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. He is leading efforts to respond to the shipping industry’s green transformation by securing technologies for decarbonized vessels, while striving to maintain a technological edge over Chinese shipbuilders. In the construction equipment sector, he is aiming to elevate the company to one of the top global players. He was born on May 3, 1982, in Seoul, the eldest son among two sons and two daughters of Chung Mong-joon, Chairman of the Asan Foundation. He graduated from Daewon Foreign Language High School and studied economics at Yonsei University. He later completed an MBA program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. After joining Hyundai Heavy Industries, he went to study in the U.S. and later worked at the Korean office of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). He rejoined Hyundai Heavy Industries, where he served as head of the finance division and then as head of shipbuilding and offshore sales. In 2017, he became CEO of Hyundai Global Service. He also served as head of global shipbuilding and offshore sales at Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, and in 2022, he was appointed CEO of both HD Hyundai and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. In 2024, he was promoted to Vice Chairman. As a third-generation owner-CEO who rose quickly through the ranks to top leadership at a young age, his management and operational style is drawing close attention. #ChungKiSun #HDHyundai #shipbuilding #decarbonization #greenshipping #constructionequipment #StanfordMBA #HyundaiHeavyIndustries #SouthKoreaBusiness #youngCEOs

    NEWS

    • • HD Hyundai Bets Big with Unified Shipbuilding Push Against China
    • • Chung Ki-sun Nears Final Hurdle in HD Hyundai Succession — More Than a Golden Spoon?
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  • Executive Director of Hyundai Insurance

    Chung Kyung-sun

    Chung Kyung-sun is the Executive Director at Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance. He has been involved in supporting social enterprises and social ventures, and it is expected that he will accelerate the management succession process at Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance while strengthening its ESG activities, based on his prior experiences. Born on August 28, 1986, in Seoul, Chung graduated from Kyungbock High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He later completed an MBA at Columbia Business School in the United States. In 2012, leveraging his experience working at the Asan Nanum Foundation, a public welfare organization, he founded Root Impact, which supports social enterprises, nonprofit foundations, and social ventures. In 2014, he established the impact investment firm HGI. Since 2020, he has been a co-founder and managing partner at Silvan Group. In December 2023, Chung joined Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and Executive Director. In August 2024, he also took on the role of Chief Risk Officer. As of 2024, Chung serves on the advisory board of Rockefeller Asset Management, is the Chair of the Board at Communitas America, and is also a board member at the Resilient Cities Network. Though known for his introverted personality, he is also praised for his strong drive and determination. #ChungKyungSun #HyundaiMarine #ESG #RootImpact #HGI #ColumbiaMBA #socialventure #impactinvestment #corporatesustainability #resilientcities #managementsuccession

    NEWS

    • • Hyundai CSO Chung Kyung-sun Champions Social Value, Unveils Child Support Plan
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  • President and CEO of SK Inc. and Head of

    Jang Yong-ho

    Jang Yong-ho is the President and CEO of SK Inc., and concurrently serves as the Head of SK Innovation. He has played a central role in leading the rebalancing efforts of both SK Group and SK Innovation, focusing on improving the financial structure and enhancing core competitiveness. He was born on April 19, 1964. After graduating from Simin High School in Daegu, he earned a degree in economics from Seoul National University. Jang began his career at Yukong, the predecessor of SK Innovation, and built most of his professional experience within SK Group’s holding company. After serving as Head of the PM2 Division at SK Inc., he was appointed President and CEO of SK Materials in 2018. In 2020, he became President and CEO of SK Siltron, and in 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of SK Inc. Jang played a leading role in SK Group’s acquisition of OCI Materials (now SK Materials), laying the groundwork for the group’s entry into the materials business. Following the acquisition, he was appointed CEO, contributing to the successful integration and stabilization of the company. He now also serves as the Head of SK Innovation and Chairman of the Board of SK On, working closely with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to oversee the group’s overall rebalancing strategy. #SK #JangYongHo #SKInnovation #SKInc #corporateleadership #businessstrategy #SKOn #mergersandacquisitions #materialsindustry

    NEWS

    • • SK Innovation Powers Ahead with Rebalancing Amid Market Confidence
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  • Governor of the Bank of Korea

    Rhee Chang-yong

    Rhee Chang-yong is the Governor of the Bank of Korea. He is dedicating his full efforts to implementing optimal monetary policies aimed at stabilizing inflation while also helping the economy recover from sluggish growth amidst concerns over an economic downturn and an uncertain external environment. He was born on May 16, 1960, in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Inchang High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s and doctorate degree in economics from Harvard University in the United States. He served as an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Rochester in the United States and as a professor in the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. After participating in the Presidential Transition Committee during the Lee Myung-bak administration and designing the blueprint for financial policies, he held positions as Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission and Director-General of the Planning and Coordination Division of the Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit. He worked as the Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank and later served as the Director of the Asia-Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He was appointed Governor of the Bank of Korea just before the inauguration of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration in 2022. He is known for his expertise in both theory and practice and for his strong international network. He is also regarded as rational in handling tasks and well-regarded for his interpersonal relationships. #RheeChangyong #BankofKorea #KoreanEconomy #MonetaryPolicy #EconomicRecovery #IMF #HarvardEconomist #G20Summit #AsianDevelopmentBank #SouthKorea

    NEWS

    • • Rhee Weighs Timing of Rate Cut as Fed Shifts, Housing Heats
    • • Bank of Korea’s Rhee Holds Rates, Shifts Focus to Extra Budget — Will Fiscal Policy Gain Steam?