SM Group's shipping subsidiary, Korea Shipping Corporation, has appointed Min Sang-ki, former president of Konkuk University, as its new CEO.
According to SM Group, Korea Shipping Corporation held an extraordinary general meeting and board meeting on July 6 in Mapo-gu, Seoul, where they approved Min's appointment as CEO.
Min Sang-ki, born in 1955 in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province, earned his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in food engineering from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany. He was appointed as a professor at Konkuk University in 1995 and served as the university's president from September 2016 to August 2020 after holding various positions, including dean of the graduate school and vice president for academic affairs.
During his presidency, he was recognized for enhancing industry-academia cooperation and establishing a talent development system in preparation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Korea Shipping Corporation expects that Min's leadership, as an expert in organizational management and talent development, will significantly contribute to enhancing the company's value as a national shipping line and establishing sustainable growth and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management.
In his inaugural speech, Min stated, "I will prioritize continuous innovation for growth and the discovery of future opportunities, solidifying our foundation while actively targeting high-value markets. I aim to elevate Korea Shipping Corporation into a global shipping company that offers the highest value and vision."
Founded in 1968, Korea Shipping Corporation is a mid-sized shipping company within SM Group, providing global maritime transport services based on a diverse fleet, including bulk carriers, LNG carriers, and tankers.
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