Lee Min-hyung joined The Korea Times in 2014 and has worked as a journalist mainly in Korea’s finance, tech and automotive industry. He specializes in content creation, breaking news and in-depth analysis currently on transportation and mobility. You can reach him via mhlee@koreatimes.co.kr.
Hankook & Company names new CEO
Hankook & Company headquarters in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province / Courtesy of Hankook & Company
By Lee Min-hyung
Company adopts dual leadership system
Hankook & Company Co-CEO Kim Joon-hyun
Hankook & Company has appointed Kim Joon-hyun, former executive vice president in charge of the firm’s overall management, as its new co-CEO in recognition of his expertise in mapping out the firm’s mid- to long-term growth strategy, the company said Tuesday.
The latest reshuffle of top management marks the company's shift to a dual leadership structure. Before Kim’s appointment, Co-CEO Park Jong-ho led the firm as a sole leader.
Hankook & Company explained that the dual leadership system is aimed at strengthening its strategic functions and accountability, while at the same time pursuing mid- to long-term growth and enhancing shareholder value.
Kim will lead overall management, while Park will oversee the firm’s battery business.
The newly appointed CEO will be responsible for establishing and executing the firm’s long-term growth strategies, improving portfolio value and enhancing financial soundness and capital efficiency. He will also advance its governance system.
Kim started his career at Samil PwC and previously took on senior roles at CJ CheilJedang where he served as head of business support division for around two years from 2024. He then moved to Hankook & Company in April 2025 and has since been recognized for his specialty in finance and corporate strategy.
“Kim is the most qualified figure to lead the firm’s mid- to long-term growth and build a stable governance structure due to his proven capabilities in finance and strategy,” a Hankook & Company official said.