Daekyo Appoints 'Owner's Second Generation' Kang Ho-jun as New CEO

Owner 2nd Generation Management Succession in Full Swing
"We Will Promote Rapid Innovation to Overcome the Crisis"

Kang Hojun, the new CEO of Daekyo. Photo by Daekyo

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Daekyo announced on the 1st that it held a board meeting on the 26th and appointed Kang Hojun (42), Executive Director (Chief Strategy Officer·CSO), as the new CEO. The new CEO Kang is the eldest son of Kang Youngjoong, the founder and chairman of Daekyo Group.

Kang officially began his role as CEO starting with an untact inauguration ceremony held on the 29th. First, presenting three key themes: △digitalization △strengthening brand power △expanding the foundation for global business, CEO Kang stated, “In a difficult environment marked by the first deficit since listing and the potential resurgence of COVID-19, we will swiftly pursue various innovative tasks for change and growth to overcome the crisis and lead a new leap forward for Daekyo.”

He also emphasized, “We will become a company that grows in line with customers’ expectations through transparent communication for everyone’s growth, sincere attitudes, and consistent policies.”

Born in 1980, CEO Kang graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University, completed an MBA at the University of Michigan in the United States, and joined Daekyo’s Overseas Business Strategy Office in 2009. He served as head of Daekyo America, head of the Overseas Business Division, and Chief Strategy Officer of Daekyo Holdings.

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