LG Energy Solution to Improve Productivity by 50% by 2028 Through AX... CEO Kim Dongmyeong: "An Opportunity to Reshape the Competitive Landscape"

2030 Target of 30% Raised to 50% by 2028
AI Transformation to Restructure Around Core Assets and Talent

Kim Dongmyeong, CEO of LG Energy Solution, has announced a goal to increase company-wide productivity by 50% by 2028 through an organization-wide transition to artificial intelligence (AX).

Dongmyung Kim, President of LG Energy Solution. LG Energy Solution

On April 13, CEO Kim shared this company-wide execution strategy through a message to all employees, stating, "AX is a critical task directly tied to our survival."

CEO Kim described the current global battery market as an "unlevel playing field," diagnosing that competitors are leveraging policy support and large workforces to intensify competition. He further emphasized, "Simple quantitative competition alone will not be enough for us to win. We must change the rules of the game by focusing on our core assets and talent through AX."

He identified LG Energy Solution's patent-based intellectual property, more than 30 years of experience, and a skilled workforce as the company’s core assets, stating, "If these assets are combined with AX, it will create an opportunity to reshape the competitive landscape."

LG Energy Solution has raised its previous goal of "improving productivity by 30% by 2030" to "improving productivity by 50% by 2028." This proactive move comes as competitors ramp up AI investments and expand their organizations. To that end, the CEO himself directly leads a monthly "AI Governance Committee" to review implementation, security, and change management issues. The company also plans to gradually introduce an enterprise AI platform, starting with non-national core technology areas, and to expand company-wide training.

Addressing concerns about potential job insecurity due to AI adoption, CEO Kim drew a clear line. He stated, "AI is not about replacing people, but about empowering skilled talent," and explained, "This change will allow employees to move away from inefficient work and focus on creating business impact." He added, "We will pursue AX by continuously trying new things, gathering feedback, and making rapid improvements," and encouraged, "Let’s build a level of competitiveness that no one can easily catch up to."

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