Kim Young-seop, KT CEO, Appointed as GSMA Board Member... 2-Year Term
GSMA Board Activities Until the End of December 2026
GSMA is the World's Largest Mobile Network Operators Association
KT announced on the 27th that CEO Kim Young-seop has been appointed as a board member of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA). CEO Kim will serve on the GSMA board for a two-year term until December 31, 2026.
GSMA is the world's largest telecommunications industry association, consisting of over 800 global telecom operators and more than 250 manufacturers, software developers, equipment suppliers, as well as internet, media, and entertainment companies.
The GSMA board is the highest decision-making body composed of CEO-level executives from telecom companies worldwide. Global telecom companies such as AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone Group, and Telef?nica participate. KT has been active in GSMA since 2003.
KT stated that CEO Kim received positive evaluations through his proactive activities in the GSMA leadership group and by participating as the host sponsor of M360 Asia-Pacific (APAC) for two consecutive years, which led to his appointment as a board member.
Mats Granryd, Secretary General of GSMA, said, "We are pleased that KT, which has demonstrated innovative achievements through the successful convergence of telecommunications and artificial intelligence (AI), will continue to actively participate on the board as a representative company of Korea."
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CEO Kim said, "Going forward, KT will lead the convergence of AI and telecommunications through continuous innovation and provide tangible value to customers and society through openness and cooperation with various camps, including big tech."
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