Ecopro has accelerated its executive promotions by two months to secure future growth and enhance business competitiveness.
On September 30, Ecopro announced the promotion of Choi Sang-woon, head of the Management Support Division, and Park Jong-hwan, CEO of Ecopro EM, to the position of president.
Choi and Park will also serve as CEOs of Ecopro and Ecopro HN, respectively. Choi was recognized for his contributions in overseeing core operations and solidifying the foundation for organizational stability and sustainable growth.
Newly appointed Park Jong-hwan, who specializes in secondary battery cathode materials, was promoted for his achievements in establishing mass production systems, including the construction of a new cathode materials factory. As the new CEO of Ecopro HN, Park plans to focus on strengthening semiconductor material capabilities and enhancing competitiveness in secondary battery material manufacturing.
Additionally, there were changes in leadership among group companies. Song Ho-jun, CEO of Ecopro, has been appointed as CEO of Ecopro BM. Under Song's leadership, Ecopro BM aims to strengthen its role as an intermediate holding company overseeing secondary battery materials.
The company also plans to enhance its management systems for overseas subsidiaries in Hungary and Canada, and to bolster future growth through investments in the BNSI smelter in Indonesia. Song will concurrently serve as CEO of Ecopro EM, aiming to create synergies between the two companies.
Kim Jang-woo, managing director of Ecopro BM, will jointly serve as CEO of Ecopro alongside Choi. Kim will oversee the group's financial and management operations.
The newly appointed CEOs will be formally appointed following procedures at their respective boards and shareholder meetings.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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