Hanwha's third son Kim Dong-seon to attend Swiss Davos Forum... expanding his scope

Kim Dong-seon, Head of Galleria Strategy Headquarters
Explores Future Growth Engines and New Businesses at Davos Forum
Discusses Cooperation Plans with Global Company CEOs

Kim Dong-seon, Head of Strategy Division, Galleria Department, Hanwha Solutions.

Kim Dong-seon, Head of Strategy at Hanwha Solutions Galleria Division, will attend the Swiss Davos Forum (World Economic Forum·WEF) to discuss global issues with key figures from around the world.

Attending the Davos Forum for the first time this year, Kim plans to meet with political and economic leaders, including CEOs of global companies, during the event to exchange views on various topics such as overcoming the global economic crisis. The forum, themed "Cooperation in a Fragmented World," will be held over five days from the 16th to the 20th (local time).

Kim, who oversees new business strategies for Galleria and Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, intends to assess the rapidly changing global business environment at the forum and seek future growth opportunities to lead the group. Recently, he has been visiting global sites such as the US and Europe to focus on discovering new business ventures.

Last October, he successfully introduced the famous American hamburger brand "Five Guys" to Korea, marking the start of new business acquisitions. Five Guys' entry into Asia is the fifth after Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Malaysia. The first domestic store is scheduled to open in the first half of this year, with plans to open more than 15 stores over the next five years.

During the forum, Kim plans to meet sequentially with CEOs of global companies to discuss business cooperation strategies. He will also spend time deliberating management strategies with representatives from global consulting firms such as Bain & Company.

As the importance of eco-friendliness, health, and sustainability grows in the global food market, he will also seek collaboration with related companies. The forum includes meetings with many global executives from companies specializing in low-calorie eco-friendly alternative foods and organic health foods.

After the forum, Kim plans to actively explore new businesses centered on the "healthy food" industry. The successful attraction of Five Guys, which involved multiple meetings and persuasion of the founder, reflects Kim’s determination to bring "fresh and healthy food" to Korea.

A Galleria official said, "Attending this forum will be a great opportunity to explore collaboration with major global companies," adding, "We will continue to actively seek new businesses that will lead the future of the company in various global arenas."

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