Shinsegae Group Entrusts 60s-Born Generation... A Breakthrough with Young Leadership

Kang Hee-seok, CEO of E-Mart and CEO of SSG.com.

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Shinsegae Group has initiated a generational shift with CEOs born in the 1960s taking the lead. The plan is to boldly appoint young and talented individuals to lay the foundation for talent development and future preparation.

On the 15th, Shinsegae Group conducted the 2021 regular executive appointments for the Emart division. A total of six affiliates had CEO appointments on this day, all of whom were born in the 1960s.

Kang Heeseok, appointed as CEO of SSG.com and set to lead both Emart and SSG.com, was born in 1969. At 51 years old this year, he is the youngest among the newly appointed CEOs.

Kim Sungyoung, CEO of Emart Everyday, was born in 1965; Kim Jangwook, CEO of Emart24, in 1966; Song Hyunseok, CEO of Shinsegae Food, in 1969; Son Junghyun, CEO of Shinsegae I&C, in 1968; and Lee Juhee, CEO of Shinsegae Construction Leisure Division, in 1965. All were born in the 1960s, with an average age of 53.

The core focus of this appointment is "change and innovation, future preparation, and building a growth foundation," with the expectation that CEOs in their 50s will demonstrate young leadership. Shinsegae Group explained that particular emphasis was placed on strengthening online capabilities, creating online-offline synergy, improving organizational efficiency, and establishing new growth foundations.

A Shinsegae Group official stated, “We carefully selected the optimal candidates who can overcome the difficult management environment and practically contribute to the group’s future preparation,” adding, “We will continue to conduct appointments strictly based on ability and performance.”

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