Chung Kisun
Chung Kisun | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1982年05月03日) 3 May 1982 (age 42) |
| Education | Stanford Graduate School of Business |
| Occupation(s) | Executive Vice Chairman, HD Hyundai |
Chung Kisun (Korean: 정기선; born 3 May 1982), also spelled Kisun Chung, is a South Korean entrepreneur. He is the Executive Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai, a heavy industries conglomerate based in South Korea,[1] and the eldest son of Chung Mong-joon, the honorary chairman of The Asan Institute for Policy Studies.
Biography
[edit ]Kisun joined HD Hyundai in 2008 and worked in several divisions, including Finance, Strategy, Sales & Marketing, and Research & Development, among others.[2]
During the mid-2010s, he was involved in the company’s response to the downturn in the shipbuilding industry.[3] He also played a role in the acquisition of a construction equipment company and in the expansion of HD Hyundai’s construction equipment business.[4]
His work has included efforts in environmentally friendly marine propulsion systems, AI-assisted navigation technology, fuel cells, and vessel lifecycle services.[5] He launched an autonomous navigation technology company,[6] acquired European fuel cell companies,[7] and took a maritime lifecycle service company public.[8]
He delivered a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show, the world's largest tech exhibition, in 2024, discussing HD Hyundai's business direction and technological advancements in the construction industry.[9] Additionally, he has participated in international maritime industry projects in Saudi Arabia,[10] the Philippines,[11] and Vietnam.[12] He is currently working on a project to help strengthen the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base as well.[13]
Before joining HD Hyundai, Mr. Chung served as an officer leading a Special Operations Unit (Army Ranger) in The Republic of Korea Army. After being honorably discharged, he worked in journalism, management consulting, and investment banking.[14] He earned an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business with distinction as an Arjay Miller Scholar.[15]
Career
[edit ]- 2024.11~ Executive Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering
- 2023.11~2024.10 Vice Chairman & CEO of HD Hyundai, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering[16]
- 2021~2023 President & CEO of HD Hyundai
- 2021 President & CEO, Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (Currently HD Hyundai)[17]
- 2021~2023 President & CEO, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering
- 2018 Representative Executive of Group Corporate Planning Office, Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings
- 2018 Senior Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Hyundai Heavy Industries (Currently HD Hyundai Heavy Industries), Group Ship/Offshore Marketing
- 2017 CEO, Hyundai Global Service Co., Ltd. (Currently HD Hyundai Marine Solution)
- 2015 Senior Vice President, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Head of Strategy and Financial Planning
- 2013 Vice President, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. ("HHI"), Head of Corporate Strategy[18]
- 2011~2013 Consultant, Boston Consulting Group [19]
- 2009 Assistant Officer, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd
- 2007~2008 Staff Reporter, The Dong-A Ilbo
References
[edit ]- ^ "HD Hyundai vice chairman promoted in CEO reshuffle". The Korea Herald. 14 November 2024.
- ^ "[이사회 분석]HD현대가 평가한 정기선 사장 역량 살펴보니". 더벨. 11 July 2023.
- ^ ""조선경기 불황 때 역할 돋보였다"...정기선, HD현대 부회장 승진". 포춘코리아 디지털 뉴스. November 10, 2023.
- ^ "조선·에너지·건설기계 3대 축으로 재계 8위 점프 [정기선 HD현대 수석부회장 - 2024 올해의 CEO]". magazine.hankyung.com. December 23, 2024.
- ^ "정기선 사장, 선박 전 생애주기 통해 구체적 탄소감축 전략 '앞장'". 미디어펜. 10 June 2023.
- ^ "수소·전동화·자율운항 ... 세상에 없는 배 만든다". 매일경제. September 3, 2024.
- ^ "[CEO PICK] HD현대 정기선...'수소드림' 본격화, HD하이드로젠 출범". 신아일보. August 26, 2024.
- ^ "'상장 후 첫 성적표' HD현대마린솔루션, 정기선 승부수 통했다". 이코노믹리뷰. July 24, 2024.
- ^ "[CES 2024] HD Hyundai CEO vows innovations as 'future builders'". The Korea Herald. January 11, 2024.
- ^ "HD Hyundai CEO talks megacities with Saudi government". Korea JoongAng Daily. Dec 13, 2023.
- ^ "이재용·조원태·구자은·김동관·정기선, 필리핀 경제외교 전폭지원". 신아일보. October 8, 2024.
- ^ "대통령 경제사절 '동행'...김동관-정기선, 베트남 사업 챙긴다". 에너지경제신문. June 14, 2023.
- ^ "정기선 HD현대 부회장, 美 해군장관 만나 군함 유지·보수 사업 논의". 뉴스1. February 28, 2024.
- ^ "[3040 재계 리더]2 '대표' 오른 현대重 정기선, 경영평가 본격화". 조선비즈. December 9, 2021.
- ^ "Stanford Graduate School of Business Student Awards & Certificates".
- ^ "HD Hyundai's Kisun Chung moves into position as vice chairman". TradeWinds. 13 November 2023.
- ^ "정기선 사장 승진 등 현대重 사장단 인사... 3세 경영 본격화". 조선일보. October 12, 2021.
- ^ "[차세대 리더 2024] 정기선(42) HD현대 부회장". 시사저널. October 21, 2024.
- ^ "아버지와 다른 길 걷는 정기선 현대중공업 부사장". 더벨. September 15, 2021.
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