Join us for a conversation between Mr. Hak Cheol Shin, Chief Executive Officer of LG Chem, and Tom Byrne, the President and CEO of The Korea Society. In this third episode of the ‘President’s Interview Series,’ Mr. Shin will discuss his remarkable career starting out from 3M Korea and serving as the Vice Chair at 3M headquarter in the U.S. to his current role as the CEO of LG Chem. Since Mr. Shin took office in 2019, LG Chem's market capitalization in the Korean stock market has more than doubled to 55 trillion won (US$46.6 billion) from 24 trillion won (US$20.3 billion).

This interview will provide an opportunity to learn more about Mr. Shin’s role and leadership in LG Chem’s growth during the past two years as well as the company’s ESG based expanding business portfolio and the next growth engine moving forward. This program was recorded at LG Chem headquarters in Seoul when President Byrne recently visited South Korea.

 

 

Interview with LG Chem CEO Hak Cheol Shin

Premieres: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 | 6 PM ET

The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

 

 

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:



Hak Cheol (H.C.) Shin
Chief Executive Officer
LG Chem

 

Education
1979.2		Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University
Career
2019.1		LG Chem Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
2017.7		3M Vice Chair and Executive Vice President ,R&D, Supply Chain, Business Transformation/IT, Business Development.
2011.5		3M EVP, International Operations
2006.1		3M EVP, Industrial & Transportation Business
2003		3M Division VP, Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
2002		3M Division VP, Electronics Markets Materials Division
1999		3M Division VP, Superabrasives and Microfinishing Systems
1997		3M Business Director, Office Supplies Division
1995		3M Philippines CEO
1991		3M Korea Business Group Manager, Consumer and Office
1984		3M Korea Technical Service Supervisor, Building Service and Cleaning Products
1978		Poongsan Corporation

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