Hanwha Group Chairman's Three Sons Promoted Together; Five Affiliates to Replace CEOs

The three sons of Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn have been promoted side by side.

Hanwha Group announced today (July 30) that it will implement executive promotions and designate new CEOs for several affiliates, effective August 1.

Kim Dong-kwan, the eldest son and vice chairman, was promoted to senior vice chairman. The second son, Kim Dong-won, president of Hanwha Life, was promoted to vice chairman, and the third son, Kim Dong-seon, executive vice president of Hanwha Vision, was promoted to president.

Hanwha explained that Senior Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan has led global growth and successfully managed large-scale strategic projects while overseeing the defense, marine, aerospace, and energy businesses.

Vice Chairman Kim Dong-won has laid the foundation for future growth by spearheading digital innovation and global business expansion in the financial sector, while President Kim Dong-seon has achieved results in advanced industrial fields such as entering the semiconductor equipment market alongside expanding the distribution, leisure, and food and beverage sectors, according to Hanwha.

With these key executive promotions, Hanwha Group plans to boost business capabilities in each sector and drive the securing of future growth engines.

Analysts also note that following the recent passage of the split agenda for Hanwha Corp. at the shareholders' meeting, the separation of affiliates among the third-generation heirs of Hanwha Group and the succession structure centered around Senior Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan have become clearer.

Hanwha Corp. is scheduled to be split into a surviving entity encompassing the defense, shipbuilding, marine, energy, and financial sectors, and a newly established entity spinning off the tech and life sectors.

Hanwha Group also announced nominees for new CEOs across five affiliates today.

Lee Bu-hwan, the nominee for CEO of the business division at Hanwha Aerospace, previously served as head of the Hanwha Aerospace Europe subsidiary and head of the PGM Business Division, and is an expert in ground weapon system research and development (R&D) and overseas business.

Last month, Hanwha Aerospace experienced a blast at its Daejeon workplace that resulted in seven casualties, including five deaths.

Yang Gi-won, the nominee for CEO of Hanwha Systems, previously served as CEO of Hanwha Corp.'s Global Division and CEO of Hanwha Impact's Business Division, and is a specialist in new business models.

He is evaluated as the right person to expand global businesses in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Kang Jeong-hun, the nominee for CEO of Hanwha Impact's Business Division and current plant manager of Hanwha TotalEnergies' Daesan Plant, is expected by Hanwha to drive cost innovation and profit structure improvements based on his on-site experience in the petrochemical sector.

Lim Dong-jun, the nominee for CEO of Hanwha Asset Management, has served as head of Hanwha Asset Management's Americas subsidiary and head of the Strategic Business Unit.

He will lead global business growth by strengthening securities management competitiveness and expanding alternative investments.

Kim Ki-chrol, the nominee for CEO of Hanwha Semitech and current CEO of Hanwha Vision, successfully led the overseas-focused business restructuring and will concurrently serve as CEO of Hanwha Semitech.

The newly nominated CEOs are scheduled to be officially appointed through each company's shareholders' meeting and board of directors.
 
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