Korea Networks Appoints Jo Young-min as CEO... "Strengthening Comprehensive IT Services and Logistics System Business"

Jo Young-min, New CEO of Korea Networks
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Korea Networks, a subsidiary of Korea & Company Group, announced on the 2nd that it has appointed Cho Young-min, former Senior Executive Vice President of Digital Innovation at CJ CheilJedang, as its new CEO to strengthen its capabilities in logistics system business based on comprehensive IT services and solutions in the digital transformation era.

CEO Cho Young-min has about 30 years of experience in IT system innovation and digital transformation strategy planning and implementation at CJ CheilJedang, Korea IBM, and LG Group. He possesses excellent management capabilities based on a broad understanding and experience of the essence of IT service business and industry structure.

During his time at CJ CheilJedang, he led various projects including IT innovation and advancement, data analysis, acceleration of digital transformation through AI platform construction, and establishment of global integrated management infrastructure. At Korea IBM, as a business leader responsible for manufacturing, transportation, aviation, and distribution industries, he successfully closed numerous mega deals with leading domestic companies for IT advancement and digital transformation, demonstrating outstanding business acumen.

This CEO appointment was carried out as part of Korea Networks’ efforts to proactively lead global business expansion and various IT and digital-based innovation activities amid rapidly changing business environments, concretize new growth strategies, and generate business performance.

Korea Networks conducts specialized IT services and logistics engineering businesses utilizing IT and digital technologies. In particular, in preparation for the Industry 4.0 era, it continuously develops innovative solutions related to system construction and operation based on optimized IT solutions in supply chain management (SCM), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and legal & patent (L&P) fields.

Additionally, it is continuously expanding the development of new business models that lead the logistics industry by applying the latest IT and various digital technologies to each sector of enterprises to support strengthening corporate competitiveness.

CEO Cho Young-min plans to provide top-level IT services and logistics system solutions based on his accumulated expertise in IT and digital fields, develop and supply innovative digital solutions, and grow into a trusted global partner for customers.

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