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Chung Kisun
Born (1982-03-03) 3 March 1982 (age 42)
EducationStanford Graduate School of Business
Occupation(s)Executive Vice Chairman, HD Hyundai

Chung Kisun (Korean: 정기선; born 3 March 1982) is a South Korean business magnate. He is the Executive Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai, a heavy industries conglomerate based in South Korea,[1] and the eldest son of Chung Mong-joon, the the honorary chairman of The Asan Institute for Policy Studies.

Kisun joined HD Hyundai in 2008 and worked in several divisions, including Finance, Strategy, Sales & Marketing, and Research & Development, among others. [2]

He led the group’s turnaround in the mid-2010s when the shipbuilding industry was undergoing a deep recession.[3][4]

He then went on to spearhead the acquisition of a major construction equipment company and developed HD Hyundai’s construction equipment business into one of the global top 10 players.[5][6]

He focuses on innovations such as environmentally friendly marine propulsion systems, AI-powered navigation, fuel cells, and modernizing vessel lifecycle services.[7][8] He launched an autonomous navigation technology company,[9] acquired European fuel cell companies,[10] and took a maritime lifecycle service company public.[11]

Moreover, he successfully led multinational maritime industry collaborations in Saudi Arabia,[12] the Philippines,[13] and Vietnam.[14][15] He is currently working on a project to help strengthen the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base as well.[16][17]

Before joining HD Hyundai, Mr. Chung served as an officer leading a Special Operations Unit (Army Ranger) in the Republic of Korea Army. After being honorably discharged, he worked in journalism, management consulting, and investment banking.[18][19]

He earned an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business with distinction as an Arjay Miller Scholar.[20]

Career

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  • 2024.11~ Executive Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering[21]
  • 2023.11~2024.10 Vice Chairman & CEO of HD Hyundai, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering[22]
  • 2021~2023 President & CEO of HD Hyundai
  • 2021 President & CEO, Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (Currently HD Hyundai) [23]
  • 2021~2023 President & CEO, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering
  • 2018 Representative Executive of Group Corporate Planning Office, Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings
  • 2018 Senior Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Hyundai Heavy Industries (Currently HD Hyundai Heavy Industries), Group Ship/Offshore Marketing
  • 2017 CEO, Hyundai Global Service Co., Ltd. (Currently HD Hyundai Marine Solution)[24]
  • 2015 Senior Vice President, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Head of Strategy and Financial Planning[25]
  • 2013 Vice President, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (“HHI”), Head of Corporate Strategy[26]
  • 2011~2013 Consultant, Boston Consulting Group[27]
  • 2009 Assistant Officer, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd[28]
  • 2007~2008 Staff Reporter, Dong-A Daily

References

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  1. ^ "HD Hyundai vice chairman promoted in CEO reshuffle". 14 November 2024.
  2. ^ "[이사회 분석]HD현대가 평가한 정기선 사장 역량 살펴보니". 더벨뉴스.
  3. ^ https://www.fortunekorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=31551
  4. ^ https://www.econovill.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=633347
  5. ^ https://www.fntimes.com/html/view.php?ud=202112182349101005dd55077bc2_18
  6. ^ https://www.newsway.co.kr/news/view?ud=2023041817410056995
  7. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTKl4kAiQ2c
  8. ^ https://www.mediapen.com/news/view/826588
  9. ^ https://www.mk.co.kr/news/business/11108852
  10. ^ https://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1921690
  11. ^ https://www.econovill.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=661441
  12. ^ http://www.g-enews.com/ko-kr/news/article/news_all/20240731142739154a67d2c7d5a_1/article.html
  13. ^ https://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1941439
  14. ^ https://www.ekn.kr/web/view.php?key=20230614010003389
  15. ^ https://www.edaily.co.kr/News/Read?newsId=01833526635644344&mediaCodeNo=257&OutLnkChk=Y
  16. ^ https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202408060113&t=NNv
  17. ^ https://www.news1.kr/industry/energy-heavyindustry/5334551
  18. ^ "[3040 재계 리더]② '대표' 오른 현대重 정기선, 경영평가 본격화". 조선비즈. December 9, 2021.
  19. ^ "[단독] 정몽준 이사장 장남, 정기선 현대重 전무 인터뷰". 매일경제. April 14, 2016.
  20. ^ "Student Awards & Certificates".
  21. ^ "HD Hyundai heir tightens grip on shipbuilding group". The Korea Times. November 14, 2024.
  22. ^ "HD Hyundai's Kisun Chung moves into position as vice chairman". 13 November 2023.
  23. ^ "정기선 사장 승진 등 현대重 사장단 인사… 3세 경영 본격화". 조선일보. October 12, 2021.
  24. ^ "정기선 사장이 직접 키운 현대글로벌서비스, 몸집 5배 키우고 IPO". 뉴스웨이. September 7, 2023.
  25. ^ 기자, 조성우 (January 19, 2024). "'40대 부회장' 정기선, 오너 경영 신호탄…지배력 강화는 숙제 [2024 후계자들]". IT조선.
  26. ^ 기자, 허인회 (October 21, 2024). "[차세대 리더 2024] 정기선(42) HD현대 부회장". 시사저널.
  27. ^ "아버지와 다른 길 걷는 정기선 현대중공업 부사장". 더벨뉴스.
  28. ^ 뉴스, SBS (November 14, 2024). "'범현대 3세' 정기선 HD현대 수석부회장 승진…오너 경영 한 발 더". SBS NEWS.