Putronic Chairman Gojinho Receives Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Silla University

Shilla University (President Heo Nam-sik) awarded an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration to Chairman Ko Jin-ho of Putronic Co., Ltd.

On the 19th at 4 p.m., Shilla University held the awarding ceremony at the Future Aviation Convergence Hall with many guests in attendance, including President Heo Nam-sik of Shilla University, Busan Superintendent of Education Ha Yoon-soo, and Chairman Shin Jeong-taek of Sewoon Steel Co., Ltd.

In accordance with the Higher Education Act, Shilla University confers honorary doctoral degrees to individuals who have made special contributions to the promotion of academia and culture or have contributed to the development of humanity, society, regions, or the nation.

Heo Nam-sik, President of Silla University (left), is awarding an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration to Ko Jin-ho, Chairman of Putronic.

Since founding Putronic Co., Ltd. in 1990, Chairman Ko has expanded his business to include Otronic Co., Ltd., Metronic Co., Ltd., Saracom Co., Ltd., Ujimak Korea Co., Ltd., and Apps Co., Ltd., contributing to the advancement of the automotive parts industry.

Starting with automotive electronic components, he developed various types of motors, actuators, and controllers, supplying global automotive parts companies with the highest quality and competitive prices. Despite recent deteriorations in the national economy, his export-driven mid-sized company has achieved export performance every year and experienced rapid growth.

Chairman Ko has contributed not only to corporate management but also to various activities aimed at realizing community and social welfare through donations and volunteer work.

He has played a leading role in revitalizing the local economy and venture businesses through various external activities such as serving as Chairman of the Busan Information Technology Business Cooperative and Vice Chairman of Busan Venture Companies, and has devoted significant efforts to establishing the Busan High-tech Industrial Complex.

He is also recognized for exemplary donations and volunteer work in various fields including support for marginalized groups in the community, increasing birth rates, development of local universities, and cultural industries.

Chairman Ko Jin-ho said, “I would like to express my gratitude to President Heo Nam-sik, Graduate School Dean Lee Hee-tae, and all related parties for awarding me this honorable degree. Over the past 33 years of business, I have always maintained a positive mindset and worked hard to create an exciting company.”

He added, “In order not to fall behind in the rapidly changing economic conditions and technological advancements, all employees will unite with the goal of becoming the world’s number one in the industry, and I will continue to strive to create a company where employees can be happy.”

President Heo Nam-sik of Shilla University introduced Chairman Ko Jin-ho as “a respected entrepreneur in our local community who is leading the future automotive market and achieving continuous growth through innovative and creative technological development.”

He continued, “He has become a role model for many through numerous donations, sharing, and social contribution activities to fulfill corporate social responsibility, and I am confident that he will play an even greater role in creating a warm local community not only as a businessperson but also as a community leader.”

Chairman Ko Jin-ho has received numerous awards including the Busan Metropolitan City Mayor’s Commendation for ‘Expanding Employment and Excellent Employment Company,’ the Small and Medium Business Administration Commissioner’s Commendation for ‘Information Technology Industry Development,’ the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy’s Commendation for ‘New Technology Innovation,’ the Minister of Strategy and Finance’s Commendation for ‘Faithful Tax Payment,’ the National Tax Service Commissioner’s Award for ‘Model Taxpayer,’ and the Order of Industrial Service Merit (Bronze Tower).

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