Google Cloud Appoints Jang Hwajin as New President of Google Cloud Korea

Jang Hwajin, President of Google Cloud Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Google Cloud announced on the 2nd that it has appointed Jang Hwajin as the new President of Google Cloud Korea. President Jang will oversee Google Cloud's domestic business strategy as well as the operation and market strategy of Google Cloud's extensive solution portfolio, including Google Cloud and Google Workspace.

Karan Bajwa, Head of Google Cloud Asia Pacific, said, "Google Cloud has entered a strong growth trajectory in Korea. With President Jang Hwajin's extensive experience, we expect Google Cloud to actively promote its business in the Korean market and accelerate growth even further."

Newly appointed President Jang Hwajin is an expert with over 30 years of experience in the IT field, having held senior management positions at various global companies. Before joining Google Cloud, he served as President of Microsoft Asia Pacific Strategy. Prior to that, he held key positions at IBM, including Head of Asia Pacific Industry and Distribution Sector and CEO of IBM Korea. Additionally, he has worked in several countries including Dubai, Hong Kong, and the United States, holding multiple executive roles at Samsung SDS, Agile Software, and Applied Materials.

He earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.

President Jang said, "Google Cloud not only provides direct solutions but also has a continuously growing partner ecosystem to contribute to customers' successful digital transformation. I am very excited to join the journey of bringing enterprises and consumers closer together through the best services offered by Google across a wide range of devices and service ecosystems, along with Google Cloud's proven solutions."

Google Cloud supports the acceleration of digital transformation as a trusted innovation partner for domestic companies. Customers from various industries, including Netmarble, Danggeun Market, Korean Air, Samsung Electronics, SeAH Group, Endream, E-Mart, Kakao, Hyundai Motor Company, Homeplus, LG Group, and SK Telecom, collaborate with Google Cloud to solve complex business and technical challenges.

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