iMarketKorea Appoints Kim Hak-jae as New CEO

by Lee Seungjin

Published 30 Dec.2024 09:44(KST)

Updated 30 Dec.2024 14:48(KST)

iMarketKorea announced on the 30th that it has appointed President Kim Hak-jae as the new CEO to lead the expansion of the global market and AI-based purchasing innovation. Kim Hak-jae is expected to be officially appointed following the board of directors' formal resolution.

Kim Hak-jae, the newly appointed CEO of iMarket Korea. Provided by iMarket Korea

Kim Hak-jae majored in economics at the University of Oregon in the United States and joined Samsung Group in 1997 through a public recruitment, working at Samsung C&T Corporation as a 'Samsung man.' He is recognized for his deep understanding of Samsung Group, a key client, and his excellent sales foundation. Afterward, he worked at Tokyo Mitsubishi Bank before joining iMarketKorea, where he has held various positions including overseas business, sales, management, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), earning a reputation as a global leader with industry expertise.

In particular, Kim Hak-jae is known as the driving force behind iMarketKorea's overseas market entry and the establishment of local subsidiaries, contributing to sales growth of approximately 3.4 trillion KRW. Recently, he has also led the development of a complex advanced industrial park project in Texas, USA, from the discovery stage, laying the foundation for future growth.

iMarketKorea is currently expanding its global business focusing on overseas industrial park development and logistics infrastructure construction, including in the United States, and is preparing for a new leap forward through innovation in purchasing solutions utilizing AI technology. Under this strategic vision, Kim Hak-jae plans to accelerate organizational reform through innovative management and transform the company into a sustainable growth enterprise.