IBK Industrial Bank appoints Hyun Kwon-ik, Park Bong-gyu, and Son Geun-su as Vice Presidents

From the left, Hyun Kwon-ik, Park Bong-gyu, and Son Geun-su, newly appointed vice presidents

[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] IBK Industrial Bank announced on the 14th that it has appointed three new vice presidents.

The bank conducted its regular personnel reshuffle for the second half of 2022, promoting and transferring 1,808 employees.

Hyun Kwon-ik was appointed as head of the IT Group, Park Bong-gyu as head of the Global and Capital Markets Group, and Son Geun-su as head of the Risk Management Group.

Vice President Hyun previously served as head of the Gangnam Corporate Finance Center, corporate customer department manager, and head of the Southern Gyeonggi Headquarters. The bank described him as a corporate finance expert with both planning and execution capabilities. He is expected to support digital innovation by enhancing synergy between corporate finance and the IT division and accelerate the relocation of the IBK Hanam Data Center under the IT Group.

Vice President Son, an expert in credit review, was recognized for his rational decision-making skills and appointed as head of the Risk Management Group. He plans to focus on managing the bank’s soundness while addressing the difficulties faced by small and medium-sized enterprises weakened by the uncertain domestic and international economic environment following COVID-19.

Vice President Park has extensive experience in key positions such as chief secretary and head of the human resources department. With overseas branch experience, he also possesses a global perspective, making him well-suited to promote overseas strategic projects and expand IBK’s successful models abroad.

IBK selected six new regional headquarters heads recognized for their leadership from the field. Seong-su, head of the Namdong 2 Complex Branch, was appointed head of the Incheon Regional Headquarters; Jang Jae-hoon, head of the Banwol Industrial Complex Branch, as head of the Southern Gyeonggi Regional Headquarters; and Kim Kyung-sik, head of the Yangjae-dong Branch, as head of the Gyeongdong and Gangwon Regional Headquarters.

In particular, outside the metropolitan area, regional finance experts who can revitalize the local economy were appointed: Kim Do-gyun, head of the Noksan Industrial Complex Corporate Finance Branch, as head of the Busan-Ulsan Regional Headquarters; Song Min-hee, head of the Ochang Branch, as head of the Chungcheong Regional Headquarters; and Shin Jun-beom, head of the Hanam Industrial Complex Central Branch, as head of the Honam Regional Headquarters.

At headquarters, three department heads were promoted to head positions. Yoo Il-kwang, head of the Fair Management Office, was promoted to head of the office; Kim Moon-nyeon, head of the Card Business Department, to head of the Card Business Headquarters; and Ki Wan-seo, head of the Information Security Department, was appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

IBK also carried out an organizational restructuring focused on stability. Under the Digital Innovation Headquarters, a new “Electronic Signature Certification Business Team” was established, and a “Digital Marketing Cell” was organized within the Personal and Card Groups to systematically manage digital customers.

Additionally, to promote small and medium-sized enterprise mergers and acquisitions (M&A), an “M&A Business Team” was organized under the Corporate Customer Group, laying the foundation for multifaceted support of SMEs. Within the Custody Department, a “Custody Inspection Team” was newly established to further strengthen the internal control system.

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