Former LG CNS CEO Kim Young-seop Selected as Final Candidate for KT Next CEO (Update)

Former LG CNS CEO Kim Young-seop (photo) has been confirmed as the next CEO candidate for KT. The KT board highly evaluated Kim's corporate management experience and ICT expertise.

On the 4th, the KT Board Candidate Recommendation Committee conducted in-depth interviews with three candidates for the next CEO and selected former President Kim as the final candidate.

The Candidate Recommendation Committee stated that it conducted in-depth interviews based on the qualification requirements for the CEO stipulated in the articles of incorporation, opinions from key stakeholders, and the evaluation criteria prepared by the board.

The committee focused on ▲enhancing corporate value ▲securing internal and external trust and establishing a cooperative management environment ▲presenting management vision and directions for change and innovation ▲laying the foundation for sustainable growth during the interview evaluation.

Yoon Jong-soo, chairman of the KT board, said, "Candidate Kim clearly presented a future vision for KT to grow into a global digital platform company and specific execution strategies to enhance mid- to long-term corporate value based on his corporate management experience and ICT expertise."

He also stated, "Under the new management vision of KT, he is judged to be the best candidate who can establish a foundation for sustainable growth, lead change and innovation among employees, and build cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders."

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