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Samsung SDI Names Choi Joo-sun as New CEO

Samsung SDI Names Choi Joo-sun as New CEO

SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung SDI Co., a battery and electronic materials manufacturing unit under Samsung Group, said Thursday it has appointed Choi Joo-sun, head of Samsung Display Co., as its new CEO as part of the group’s leadership reshuffle. Choi, 61, began his career as an engineer in a memory chip development [...]

Hyundai Names First Non-Korean CEO in a Historic Break from Tradition

Hyundai Names First Non-Korean CEO in a Historic Break from Tradition

SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking shift that signals South Korea’s gradual departure from its traditional corporate culture, Hyundai Motor Company has named José Muñoz as its first non-Korean chief executive officer in its 57-year history, marking a significant milestone for one of the country’s most prestigious companies. The appointment of Muñoz, who [...]

Qoo10 CEO Attends Court Hearing on Arrest Warrant over Massive Payment Delays

Qoo10 CEO Attends Court Hearing on Arrest Warrant over Massive Payment Delays

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Qoo10 CEO Ku Young-bae attended a court hearing held on Thursday to determine whether to issue an arrest warrant on fraud and embezzlement charges related to his e-commerce group’s large-scale payment delays to vendors. Ku appeared at the Seoul Central District Court for his hearing, which will be shortly [...]

Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Battery Maker CEO over Deadly Plant Fire

Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Battery Maker CEO over Deadly Plant Fire

SUWON, South Korea, Aug. 29 (Korea Biziwre) — A court issued a warrant to arrest the chief executive of lithium battery maker Aricell in connection with June’s deadly fire that claimed 23 lives, marking the first such case since the law penalizing employers for serious industrial accidents came into force two years ago. The Suwon [...]

Adrian Ridge Appointed CEO of Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group

Adrian Ridge Appointed CEO of Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group

TEMECULA, Calif., Jul. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Effective July 1, 2024, Adrian Ridge is Chief Executive Officer of Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group, part of Nikkiso Co. Ltd.’s Industrial division. Ridge succeeds Peter Wagner, who remains engaged in a Board role as Executive Chairman for Nikkiso CE&IG Group. As CEO, Ridge will drive [...]

Fashion Frenzy Over Embattled ADOR CEO’s Bright Yellow Cardigan

Fashion Frenzy Over Embattled ADOR CEO’s Bright Yellow Cardigan

SEOUL, Jun. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The vibrant yellow cardigan donned by ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin at her second press conference has ignited a fashion frenzy, leading to it selling out on some retail sites moments after her appearance and attracting resellers seeking to profit from the demand.  Min held an emergency press conference at 2:30 [...]

CNH NAMES GERRIT MARX AS CEO: Mr. Marx Returns to CNH from Iveco Group, Succeeding Scott W. Wine Who Has Decided to Leave the Company Having Successfully Overseen the Delivery of the 2021 Business Plan

CNH NAMES GERRIT MARX AS CEO: Mr. Marx Returns to CNH from Iveco Group, Succeeding Scott W. Wine Who Has Decided to Leave the Company Having Successfully Overseen the Delivery of the 2021 Business Plan

CNH NAMES GERRIT MARX AS CEO Mr. Marx returns to CNH from Iveco Group, succeeding Scott W. Wine who has decided to leave the Company having successfully overseen the delivery of the 2021 Business Plan Basildon, Apr. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE:CNHI) announces the appointment of Gerrit Marx to the role of [...]