Hankook Tire Announces Promotion of 18 Executives

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Korea Technology Group has carried out its regular executive personnel appointments effective January 1 next year.

According to Korea Technology Group on the 2nd, Hankook Tire & Technology (hereinafter Hankook Tire) announced promotions of 1 president, 2 vice presidents, 7 managing directors, and 8 deputy managing directors. This personnel move is evaluated as reflecting the situation where, despite the overall difficulties in the automotive industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, the company has generated better profitability compared to the previous year.

President Park Jong-ho

President Jongho Park, who will be in charge of overall management support including finance, human resources, and procurement, was promoted to president in recognition of his achievements in management planning and global risk management.

Vice President Hoseong Seo, who served as head of the strategic planning division and head of the Americas headquarters, was evaluated to have played a major role in overcoming the COVID-19 situation this year while overseeing strategy & marketing.

Additionally, Vice President Yonghak Kim, as the head of the management innovation promotion team, actively responded to the rapidly changing business environment and trends, leading company-wide management innovation and was promoted to vice president.

A Korea Technology Group official stated, "Through next year's regular executive personnel appointments, we expect to further solidify our status as a global premium brand and grow into an innovative company with global competitiveness."

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