The final four contenders to become the CEO of KB Financial Group will be announced on June 4.
Its recommendation committee met Thursday in Seoul and came up with 33 candidates selected by three outsourced personnel search organizations.
The committee, comprised of nine outside directors, plans to hold a meeting on June 4 and whittle down the roster to four after reviewing the candidates.
It will finalize its choice sometime in mid-June, and after gaining final approval at a shareholders' meeting, the winning candidate will be inaugurated for a three-year term.