Early Life
Cho Hyun-joon was born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1968. He is the eldest son of former Hyosung Group Honorary Chairman Cho Seok-rae. Cho studied abroad and attended St. Paul's School and Yale University, where he earned a degree in political science. He furthered his education with a master's degree from Keio University's Graduate School in Japan.
Rise to Success
Cho began his career in 1992 at Mitsubishi Corporation in Tokyo, Japan, and later worked at Morgan Stanley's Tokyo branch. He joined Hyosung T&C (now Hyosung) in 1997, working his way up to Chairman in 2017. During his tenure, he has overseen the expansion of Hyosung Group into overseas markets.
Key Business Strategies
As Chairman, Cho has focused on securing the hydrogen business value chain for Hyosung. He has also emphasized ESG management within the group. Cho has been involved in strategic decisions across Hyosung's diverse business segments, including textiles, chemicals, and heavy industries, aiming for improved group performance and the separation of HS Hyosung from the holding company.
Philanthropy
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