Shinsegae Group announces major executive reshuffle

Shinsegae Group Chung Yong-jin E-Mart executive reshuffle retail industry

Shinsegae Group has announced its 2027 regular executive appointments, marked by a significant leadership transition and a focus on organizational renewal. Chairman Chung Yong-jin is set to return to the front lines of management by being appointed as the representative director of E-Mart, following his recent role at Shinsegae Property. He will lead the company under a co-representative system alongside Kim Hong-geuk, who has been named the new representative of E-Mart and will concurrently serve as the head of SSG.com to strengthen online and offline competitiveness.

The reshuffle features the largest number of new executive promotions in the group's history, with 36 individuals promoted. Notably, the proportion of executives in their 40s has reached a record high of 18%, signaling an effort toward generational change. Other key appointments include Heo Min-ho, the former CEO of CJ Olive Young, as the new head of Shinsegae Casa, and Ki In-ju as the head of the Shinsegae Baseball Club.

Strategically, the group is expanding its business scope beyond traditional retail into life, content, and entertainment sectors. This includes collaborations in artificial intelligence with Reflection AI, real estate development with Aman Group, and content production with SkyDance. The group aims to maximize core competitiveness through performance-based talent selection while driving innovation across its various subsidiaries.

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Chung Yong-jin · E-mart · Kim Hong-geuk · SSG.COM · Shinsegae Group · Shinsegae International

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[● 3 SOURCES] The number of newly promoted executives is 36, the largest ever. socialvalue.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kim Hong-geuk has been appointed as the new representative director of E-mart and will concurrently lead SSG.com. socialvalue.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Executives in their 40s account for 18% of the total executive pool, a record high. socialvalue.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Choi Taek-won will serve as the head of management support in the Management Strategy Office. socialvalue.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Shinsegae Group announced its 2027 regular executive reshuffle on the 23rd. socialvalue.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Chairman Chung Yong-jin has been nominated as the representative director of E-mart. socialvalue.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Heo Min-ho, formerly of CJ Olive Young, has been appointed as the new representative director of Shinsegae Casa. socialvalue.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Park Seung-hak has been appointed as the head of the external cooperation division. socialvalue.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com