EY Hanyoung Announces 2025 Regular Partner Appointments, Promotes 51 Executives

Global accounting and consulting firm EY Hanyoung announced on July 1, 2025, that it has conducted its regular partner-level appointments for 2025.

Through this round of appointments, 34 individuals were promoted to partner and one to executive director. In addition, one was promoted to deputy CEO, three to division head, and twelve to managing director.

The newly appointed partners for this year were selected for their expertise and practical experience not only in traditional accounting and tax advisory fields such as audit and tax, but also in areas reflecting rapidly changing market and client demands, including artificial intelligence (AI), data platforms, cybersecurity, financial innovation, supply chain, infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), overseas investment advisory, restructuring, and value creation.

This round of appointments was carried out with the aim of fostering future leaders who will drive sustainable growth and enhance customer value. Many young partners with both outstanding performance and growth potential were promoted. The average age of the new partners is 44, with those born in the 1980s accounting for more than half, and two partners in their 30s included among them.

The advancement of female leadership was also notable. Among this year’s new partners, four are women, with female leaders who have achieved outstanding results in various fields being evenly selected. In particular, Lee Soonhun, a partner in the financial services division, stands out as the youngest new partner at age 36, symbolizing both generational change and the expansion of female leadership.

Meanwhile, the Strategy and Financial Advisory division will strengthen its market position by leveraging the EY-Parthenon brand, a strategy consulting-focused organization with a strong global presence. Since its official launch in Korea in 2021, EY-Parthenon has consistently expanded its scope around strategy consulting. Starting in July, it will operate as a comprehensive brand representing the Strategy and Financial Advisory division, encompassing not only strategy consulting but also financial advisory services such as M&A, due diligence, and valuation. Through this, the Strategy and Financial Advisory division (EY-Parthenon) plans to further strengthen its competitiveness in various areas, including M&A, divestitures, restructuring, industry-specific strategy consulting, value creation, and operational innovation.

EY Consulting has newly launched 'EY Studio+', an organization specializing in customer experience (CX) and business growth strategy. Its core objective is to accelerate business growth for companies through CX innovation, supporting clients in effectively implementing company-wide innovation based on CX through customer-centric strategy development, product and service innovation, and integrated innovation in marketing, sales, and customer service. EY Studio+ is led by partner Kang Dongho.

The Audit division has established the Center of Excellence (CoE) to support the digital expansion and efficiency of audit and financial accounting advisory services. The CoE will enhance both audit quality and efficiency through AI- and automation-based business innovation, and will lead the advancement of the AI audit system. The CoE is headed by division leader Lee Yuchang.

Park Yonggeun, CEO of EY Hanyoung, stated, "This round of appointments is part of our efforts to strengthen organizational competitiveness and reinforce next-generation leadership to drive EY Hanyoung’s future growth in response to the ever-changing business environment," adding, "We will continue to create sustainable value together with talented professionals who possess both expertise and inclusive leadership, so as to meet our clients’ trust and make a positive impact on society."

The following is the list of EY Hanyoung’s 2025 regular partner appointments.

◆ Deputy CEO

■ Tax Division ▲ Yoo Junghoon

◆ Division Heads

■ Audit Division ▲ Financial and Accounting Advisory Division Park Geunyoung ▲ Center of Excellence (CoE) Division Lee Yuchang

■ Strategy and Financial Advisory Division (EY-Parthenon) ▲ Strategy Advisory Division Shim Changyong

◆ Managing Directors

■ Audit Division ▲ Kim Jinho ▲ Kim Taehwan ▲ Kim Heeun ▲ Bang Myungsoo ▲ Lee Giljae

■ Tax Division ▲ Lim Hyoseon

■ Financial Services Division ▲ Shin Jongwoo

■ EY Consulting ▲ Kang Dongho ▲ Kim Dokyun ▲ Jeon Yeongwon ▲ Choi Youngha ▲ Hwang Doyeon

◆ Partners

■ Audit Division ▲ Park Jaehyun ▲ Seol Unghwan ▲ Shin Eunsook ▲ Lee Jaeyoung ▲ Jang Sunghoon ▲ Han Cheolhee

■ Tax Division ▲ Kim Gapsun ▲ Park Gihyung ▲ Shim Seokin ▲ Yoon Sangwon ▲ Lee Soyoun ▲ Lee Sugyung

■ Strategy and Financial Advisory Division (EY-Parthenon) ▲ Kim Daehyun ▲ Kim Jaeseung ▲ Park Jeongin ▲ Baek Jongsu ▲ Lee Seungyeol ▲ Jeon Junhyun ▲ Jeong Changkyung ▲ Choi Junghwan ▲ Hwang Yudong

■ Financial Services Division ▲ Kang Minseok ▲ Kim Taeho ▲ Park Seulgi ▲ Seo Hoseong ▲ Oh Junmo ▲ Lee Soonhun

■ EY Consulting ▲ Kang Seyoung ▲ Kim Dongun ▲ Kim Dongwoo ▲ Kim Seungtae ▲ Shin Geon ▲ Jeong Suyeol ▲ Hong Seungjae

◆ Executive Director

■ EY Consulting ▲ Shin Donggyu

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