Lim Seokwon, CEO of TP, Inaugurated as 4th President of Korea Outdoor Sports Industry Association

A "1 Trillion Won Club" Leader Who Grew Sales Fivefold
Selected as the Right Person to Lead the Industry's Next Leap Forward

Global apparel manufacturing company TP (formerly Taekwang Industrial Co., Ltd.) announced that CEO Lim Seokwon was officially inaugurated as the 4th president of the Korea Outdoor Sports Industry Association (KOIA) at the association’s 2026 annual general meeting and inauguration ceremony held on March 11, 2026. President Lim Seokwon will serve a three-year term until March 2029.

In his inaugural address, President Lim expressed his respect for the industry, stating, "The remarkable growth of our industry in a small country like Korea is an incredible achievement made possible by the relentless challenges and dedication of our predecessors in the field."

He went on to emphasize, "As we enter a pivotal period of significant change in this rapidly evolving environment, collaboration within the industry is more important than ever." He added, "We will strive to promote physical activity and expand outdoor activities so that children growing up in a smartphone-centric environment can enjoy healthier lives." He also pledged, "I will provide systematic support to ensure that the association’s existing vision and projects lead to successful outcomes."

The association commented on President Lim's appointment, stating, "He is the right person for the role, possessing extensive experience and outstanding management capabilities across the entire outdoor and sports industry." They further explained the background of his election, saying, "We expect that, with his youthful leadership and fresh perspective, he will present a vision and direction for our industry to take another leap forward."

President Lim joined TP in 2001 and became CEO in 2009. Through bold organizational reforms, proactive expansion into global markets, and diversification into high value-added businesses, he has increased the company's sales more than fivefold compared to when he assumed the role. Under his leadership, TP has grown into a global leading company with annual sales of 1 trillion won.

He is highly regarded for his management expertise, which spans the entire outdoor and sports industry, including not only the production of apparel for global brands overseas, but also the core insulation business for outdoor products and the domestic outdoor apparel manufacturing subsidiary ‘TP Nadia’.

Under President Lim’s leadership, TP was established as an apparel manufacturing company in 1972. The company succeeded in down feather processing in 1984, localizing the production of down and apparel. Since its first overseas expansion in 1990, TP has built 19 production bases in five countries and currently operates five subsidiaries as a group company. In 2024, marking its 52nd anniversary, the company changed its name from Taekwang Industrial Co., Ltd. to TP, taking a leap toward the next 100 years.

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