SK Innovation 宣布为其三个主要子公司(SK Energy、SK Geo Centric 和 SK IE Technology)任命新首席执行官 (CEO),此举旨在增强运营竞争力并推动技术发展。
新任命的首席执行官均具有工程背景,预计将加速集团的运营改进(O/I)计划,重点关注流程优化和业务增长。领导层变动将于2025年3月的年度股东大会上生效。
从左到右:Kim Jong-hwa(SK Energy)、Choi Ahn-seop(SK Geo Centric)和 Lee Sang-min(SK IE
Technology)
新任首席执行官任命
Kim Jong-hwa – SK 能源首席执行官
金目前是蔚山联合工厂(CLX)的负责人,被称为炼油专家,在炼油和化工领域拥有丰富的经验。自 1994 年加入公司以来,Kim 一直在现场管理领域担任重要职务,包括安全和环境管理方面的职位。他的新角色将使他在油价波动的情况下稳定运营并增强产品竞争力。
Choi Ahn-seop – SK Geo Centric 首席执行官
Choi 曾任 SK Geo Centric 材料部门负责人,他的职业生涯始于研发研究员。他在战略和产品创新方面的专业知识对于公司专注于高价值产品至关重要。作为首席执行官,Choi 预计将通过产品创新推动未来增长并提高运营效率。
Lee Sang-min – SK IE Technology 首席执行官
Lee 是一位研发专家,在绿色增长和电动汽车技术方面拥有丰富的经验,在开发电动汽车 HVAC 系统和电子油方面发挥了重要作用。作为新任首席执行官,他的重点将是扩大可持续业务解决方案并利用电动汽车市场的增长机会。
领导力转向年轻化和创新
这些任命反映了 SK Innovation 引进年轻领导层的战略,为公司应对未来的挑战做好准备。值得注意的是,Choi Ahn-seop(出生于 1972 年)和 Lee Sang-min(出生于 1975 年)代表了该集团的下一代领导层。
SK Geo Centric 还重组了组织,提拔了三名新高管,以加强业务内的决策和执行力。
SK Innovation 将继续转型,于 2024 年 11 月与 SK E&S 合并,成立一家综合能源与解决方案公司。此次重组凸显了该集团对可持续能源解决方案和技术创新的承诺。
SK Innovation appoints new CEOs for 2025
SK Innovation has announced the appointment of new chief executive officers (CEOs) for three of its key subsidiaries—SK Energy, SK Geo Centric, and SK IE Technology—in a move aimed at strengthening operational competitiveness and advancing technological growth.
The newly appointed CEOs, all of whom have engineering backgrounds, are expected to accelerate the group’s Operation Improvement (O/I) initiatives, focusing on process optimisation and business growth. The leadership changes will take effect at the annual shareholders’ meeting in March 2025.
New CEO appointments
Kim Jong-hwa – CEO, SK Energy
Kim, currently the head of Ulsan Complex (CLX), is known as a refining expert with extensive experience across the refining and chemical sectors. Since joining the company in 1994, Kim has held critical positions in field management, including roles in safety and environment management. His new role will see him stabilise operations amidst oil price volatility and enhance product competitiveness.
Choi Ahn-seop – CEO, SK Geo Centric
Choi, formerly head of the Materials Division at SK Geo Centric, began his career as an R&D researcher. His expertise in strategy and product innovation has been integral to the company’s focus on high-value products. As CEO, Choi is expected to drive future growth and enhance operational efficiency through product innovation.
Lee Sang-min – CEO, SK IE Technology
Lee, an R&D specialist with extensive experience in green growth and electric vehicle technologies, has been instrumental in developing HVAC systems and e-fluids for EVs. His focus as the new CEO will be on expanding sustainable business solutions and capitalising on growth opportunities in the EV market.
Leadership shift towards youth and innovation
The appointments reflect SK Innovation’s strategy of introducing younger leadership to prepare the company for future challenges. Notably, Choi Ahn-seop (born 1972) and Lee Sang-min (born 1975) represent the next generation of leadership within the group.
SK Geo Centric has also restructured its organisation, promoting three new executives to strengthen decision-making and execution power within the business.
SK Innovation will continue its transformation by merging with SK E&S in November 2024, forming a Total Energy & Solution Company. This reorganisation underscores the group’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and technological innovation.