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

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

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References

  1. "Chung Eui-Sun". Forbes. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  2. John Lippert; Alan Ohnsman; Rose Kim (March 1, 2012). "Billionaire Chung Proving Hyundai No Joke Aiming for BMW". Bloomberg Business.
  3. http://www.forbes.com/lists/2012/83/korea-billionaires-12_Chung-Eui-Sun_R7FU.html