Chung Eui-sun
This is a Korean name; the family name is Chung.
| Chung Eui-sun | |
|---|---|
| Born |
18 October 1970 Republic of Korea |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Alma mater |
Korea University University of San Francisco |
| Occupation | Vice Chairman, Hyundai Motor Company |
| Net worth | $3.8 billion (February 2015)[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Chung Mong-koo, Lee Jung-hwa (deceased) |
| Relatives | 3 sisters |
| Chung Eui-sun | |
| Hangul | 정의선 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 鄭義宣 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Ui-seon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Ŭisŏn |
Chung Eui-sun (born October 18, 1970), also spelled Chung Eui-son, is a South Korean businessman. He is the vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Company and the only son and "heir apparent" of Hyundai Motor Group chairman Chung Mong-koo.[2]
Education
Chung received the bachelor's degree in business management administration from Korea University in 1993 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco School of Business in 1997.
Professional experience
- 2009–present: Vice Chairman, Hyundai Motor Company Sales & Planning
- 2005–2009: President, Kia Motors Corporation (sister company of Hyundai Motor)
- 2003–2005: Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai-Kia Corporate Planning Division
- 2001–2002: Deputy Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor's Domestic Sales & Marketing Division
- 2001–2002: Deputy Operating Officer, Hyundai-Kia After-Sales Service Division
- 2000–2002: Deputy Operating Officer, Hyundai Information Technology Center
- 1999–2001: Director, Hyundai Procurement Planning & Coordination Group
- 1994–1999: Deputy Manager, Hyundai Precision and Industries Ltd. (San Francisco, USA)
- 1997–1999: Itochu Corporation (New York, USA)
From 2005 to 2009, Chung was the president of Kia Motors Corp., the subsidiary of Hyundai Motor, which owns 34% of Kia. According to Forbes, Chung is credited with the success of the Kia Cee'd in Europe along with the Soul and the Forte.[3]
Awards and honors
- 2006: World Economic Forum, Young Global Leader
- 2005–present: Asian Archery Federation, President
See also
- Chaebol
- Chung Mong-koo
- List of Koreans
References
- ↑ "Chung Eui-Sun". Forbes. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
- ↑ John Lippert; Alan Ohnsman; Rose Kim (March 1, 2012). "Billionaire Chung Proving Hyundai No Joke Aiming for BMW". Bloomberg Business.
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/lists/2012/83/korea-billionaires-12_Chung-Eui-Sun_R7FU.html