Gyeongnam FC Appoints Park Jin-gwan as New CEO

Expecting the Rebirth of the Happy Provincial Team

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Park Jin-gwan has been appointed as the new CEO of Gyeongnam FC, the professional football club of Gyeongnam Province, on the 29th.

At the '71st Extraordinary Board Meeting of Gyeongnam FC' held at Changwon Football Center GFC-Supportium, Park Jin-gwan, former LG Electronics executive director, was confirmed as the 9th CEO.

CEO Park said, "I feel a heavy sense of mission and responsibility as the CEO appointed after Gyeongnam FC's relegation to the second division," adding, "I will do my best together with the club's executives and staff to transform the club into a 'happy prestigious provincial club, a club with the people,' which Governor Kim Kyung-soo envisions to give hope and pride to the residents."

He also expressed his ambition, saying, "The club will operate under a system that actively supports the team led by Coach Seol Ki-hyun with the goal of returning to K League 1, and we will manage the club by actively communicating with football fans."

Newly appointed CEO Park graduated from Busan Geoseong Middle School, Brill High School, and Dong-A University, and joined Geumseongsa Changwon Plant, the predecessor of LG Electronics, in 1987. Since then, he has held positions in HR and management at LG Electronics headquarters and China headquarters, and served as the head of LG Electronics Brazil. Until last year, he served as an advisor to LG Electronics, making him an expert in management with extensive experience and knowledge, expected to greatly contribute to improving the club's management efficiency and securing finances.

Meanwhile, CEO Park will begin official duties for this season's preparations immediately upon his appointment.

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