Hanwha Energy Group's 3 Companies Personnel Changes... 9 New Executives Promoted

Hanwha Energy, Impact, and TotalEnergies Regular Executive Appointments

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seoyoon] Hanwha Group announced on the 12th that three companies?Hanwha Energy, Hanwha Impact, and Hanwha TotalEnergies?have conducted their regular executive appointments.

According to Hanwha, the three companies promoted a total of nine individuals to new executive positions on this day. A Hanwha official explained, "We selected executives who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and capabilities in each field, focusing on future growth and expertise."

Hanwha Energy appointed Hong Seunghee, head of the Spain branch, as the company’s first female executive. Hong, a young talent in her early 40s (born in 1979), was honored with the executive promotion in recognition of her excellent performance in developing renewable energy projects in the European region.

Hanwha Energy stated, "By appointing young talents with proven achievements and capabilities in pioneering global markets, we plan to secure future growth engines and build a dynamic organization."

Hanwha Impact appointed Jang Cheondong, the new head of the Daesan plant, as an executive. Jang is a PTA technology expert with extensive experience in various technical projects. His promotion as the new Daesan plant head is interpreted as a move to achieve operational excellence and strengthen technology-centered competitiveness.

Hanwha TotalEnergies appointed seven new executives, including Kim Wangeun, who is in charge of advanced technology research. Kim is an expert in carbon neutrality and eco-friendly material development. He is regarded as the right person to lead Hanwha TotalEnergies’ future technologies in line with the company’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management policies.

A Hanwha official said, "This executive appointment was made after introducing an executive appointment system based on position value in response to the expansion of global business."

The newly introduced position-based executive appointment system determines promotions and transfers based on position value and suitability, and it also involves changes in individual compensation levels. This system is widely used worldwide.

Additionally, executive titles will change from traditional designations such as Managing Director or Executive Director to titles reflecting their roles, such as Head of Department or Division Chief.

◆ Hanwha Energy

▶ Hong Seunghee (Head of Spain Branch)

◆ Hanwha Impact

▶ Jang Cheondong (Head of Daesan Plant)

◆ Hanwha TotalEnergies

▶ Kim Wangeun (Head of Advanced Technology Research) ▶ Seo Seongdeok (Head of PE Production) ▶ Yeom Hyungseok (Head of Domestic Resin) ▶ Oh Wonseok (Head of Complex Business) ▶ Lee Dong-eon (Head of Optimization) ▶ Lee Jinsu (Head of Planning) ▶ Choi Hyuncheol (Head of Hwaseong Energy Research Team)

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