Google Korea names new managing director

Google Korea announced Friday that it has appointed Yoon Goo as its new country managing director, with him set to begin overseeing the company’s advertising sales operations starting Jan. 5.

Yoon Koo / Courtesy of Google Korea

He is a technology management expert with more than 20 years of experience at leading global companies including Apple, Samsung Electronics and Microsoft, where he drove digital transformation and sustainable growth.

The company said it expects his extensive experience and leadership to play a key role in accelerating Google Korea’s growth.

Yoon said his mission is to ensure Google is a true partner in Korea's success.

“We will aggressively leverage the momentum of Gemini and AI to democratize growth, foster innovation, and empower our strategic customers spanning global conglomerates, SMBs, and start-ups to achieve their greatest ambitions,” he said on his social network platform.

“I am eager to start by listening, learning, and collaborating with our talented colleagues and valued partners. Let's build an even brighter future together!”

Yoon earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Iowa.