Shin Hyunggu Appointed as CEO of Gwangju Economic Promotion and Win-Win Job Foundation

An Economic Expert Who Contributed to Revitalizing Local Startups and Employment

Kim Youngmoon, Deputy Mayor of Culture and Economy of Gwangju, is taking a commemorative photo after awarding appointment certificates to Shin Hyunggu, CEO of the Economic Promotion and Win-Win Job Foundation, and a non-standing director in the business room of the city hall on the morning of the 10th. Provided by Gwangju City

On September 10, the city of Gwangju appointed Shin Hyunggu, former head of the Gwangju Economic and Employment Promotion Agency, as the second CEO of the Gwangju Economic Promotion and Win-Win Job Foundation.

Shin's term as the new CEO is set for two years, until September 4, 2027. However, in accordance with the "Special Ordinance on the Terms of Executives of Gwangju City's Funded and Contributed Organizations," his term will coincide with that of the current mayor of Gwangju.

Previously, in July, the city formed an executive recommendation committee and conducted a public recruitment process for candidates, document screening, interview evaluations, and background checks before appointing the CEO and directors. Four new directors were appointed: Yoon Jonghae, Choi Yujin, Joo Moohyun, and Kim Beommo.

CEO Shin graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Trade and has served as a policy research officer at the National Assembly Secretariat and as a director at the Gyeonggi Environment and Energy Promotion Agency. He is recognized as an economic expert who contributed to revitalizing local startups and employment while serving as the seventh head of the Gwangju Economic and Employment Promotion Agency, the predecessor of the current foundation.

CEO Shin stated, "I will focus on expanding tailored job opportunities for young and middle-aged people, supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting the digital transformation of small businesses, and fostering a culture of labor-management cooperation as core strategies to drive the foundation's continued growth and progress."

Kim Youngmoon, Deputy Mayor of Culture and Economy of Gwangju and chairman of the foundation, remarked, "I expect CEO Shin's extensive experience and expertise to invigorate the local economy and labor field. I hope he will work to restore the regional economy and spread a culture of mutual growth, especially in these challenging economic times."

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