SK Square announced on the 30th that it has appointed Kim Junggyu, currently Chief Secretary at SK Inc., as its new President.

Kim Junggyu, New President of SK Square

Kim Junggyu, New President of SK Square

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The SK Square Board of Directors has nominated Kim Junggyu as a candidate for CEO, and he is expected to be appointed as an internal director and CEO through a future general shareholders' meeting and related procedures.


Born in 1976, Kim has held key positions including Chief Secretary at SK Inc., Head of Strategic Support Team at SK SUPEX Council, Head of the U.S. office at SK Planet, and manager at the SK Telecom-Citi Group joint venture in the United States. Notably, he led investment and business development activities in the United States and other overseas markets for over a decade.


Kim Junggyu is recognized as a leader with strong capabilities in overseas investment and business development, and is expected to spearhead SK Square's future global investments in AI and semiconductors.


SK Square stated, "We will focus on enhancing our portfolio value and increasing shareholder value through specialized investment leadership."


Meanwhile, former President Han Myungjin has been appointed as President of the SK Telecom MNO (Mobile Network Operator) CIC (Company in Company). During his tenure, Han significantly increased SK Square's corporate value through portfolio rebalancing and profitability improvements.


◆ Profile of New President Kim Junggyu


· Born: 1976

· Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration, Korea University

MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania



· (2024~) Chief Secretary, SK Inc.

· (2018~) Head of Strategic Support Team, SK SUPEX Council; dispatched to Malaysia office

· (2013~) Head of U.S. Office, SK Planet

· (2007~) Manager, SK Telecom-Citi Group joint venture (U.S.)


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