Kim Hyung-young Appointed as Full-time Vice Chairman of Korea Venture Capital Association

"Strengthening Communication Between Market and Government to Develop Venture Investment Ecosystem and Member Companies"

Kim Hyung-young, Executive Vice Chairman

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] The Korea Venture Capital Association (Chairman Jeong Seong-in) announced that Kim Hyung-young, former Director of the Small Business Policy Office at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, will take office as the full-time Vice Chairman on the 1st.

New full-time Vice Chairman Kim Hyung-young, who passed the 36th Administrative Examination, began working in 1993 at the Korea Industrial Promotion Agency, the predecessor of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. Over the past 27 years at the Ministry, he held key positions including manager and director in charge of startup and venture sectors, head of the Seoul Regional Small and Medium Business Administration, and Director of the Small Business Policy Office, earning high recognition for his understanding and expertise in the SME and venture industry.

Vice Chairman Kim said, "Based on nearly 30 years of experience and networks accumulated in public service, I will strive and take action to contribute to the development of the venture investment ecosystem and the growth of future innovative industries. I will strengthen the Secretariat’s internal capabilities to better represent the association’s member companies and faithfully serve as a bridge between the industry and the government."

As the head of the association’s secretariat, Vice Chairman Kim plans to work closely with the industry to enhance member services, secure excellent talent, and promote external cooperation to elevate the status of the venture capital industry.

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