Overview
Chung Mong-koo (; born March 19, 1938, in Kangwon Province) is a South Korean businessman. He is the honorary chairman and former CEO of Hyundai Motor Group, Korea's second largest chaebol that manages 54 subsidiaries including Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors, and Hyundai Steel. He started his career in 1970, joining the engineering & construction division of the group. Chung succeeded his father, Chung Ju-yung, the founder of the conglomerate known as the Hyundai Group. When the conglomerate split into several parts in 1999, Chung Mong-koo took over the Hyundai Motor division. He is the eldest surviving son of Chung Ju-yung's eight sons.
He was convicted of embezzlement and breach of fiduciary duty in February 2007, but was given a suspended sentence and was fully pardoned by President Lee Myung-bak.
Education
Graduated, Kyungbock High School
Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering, Hanyang University
Professional experience
2020–present: Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Co. & Kia Motors Corp.
2000–2020: Chairman & CEO of Hyundai Motor Co. & Kia Motors Corp.
1996–1998: Chairman of Hyundai Group
1987–1998: CEO, Hyundai Motor Service
1986: CEO, Incheon Iron & Steel
1981: CEO, Hyundai Pipe
1977: CEO, Hyundai Precision & Industry
1970: started his career by joining Hyundai Engineering & Construction
He also owns INNOCEAN Worldwide, an ad & marketing agency, with his eldest daughter Chung Sung-yi.
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