HD Hyundai Executive Appointments: Sangkyun Lee Named Vice Chairman in Charge of Shipbuilding

2026 Executive Appointments Announced
Focus on Growth and Enhanced Safety in Shipbuilding

On October 7, HD Hyundai announced the appointment of Sangkyun Lee, Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, as the new Vice Chairman and Head of the Shipbuilding Business.

Sangkyun Lee, the new Vice Chairman and Head of Shipbuilding Business at HD Hyundai. HD Hyundai

As Vice Chairman and Head of the Shipbuilding Business, Lee will oversee the group’s overall shipbuilding operations. His responsibilities include identifying key initiatives to strengthen the capabilities of affiliates such as HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and HD Hyundai Samho, formulating tailored response strategies and detailed action plans for each company, and increasing synergy through coordinated work management. He will also actively pursue new businesses, including engine power generation for data centers and entry into the small modular reactor (SMR) market.

HD Hyundai also promoted Vice President Minsoo Cho, who had been serving as Head of Shipbuilding Operations at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, to President and nominated him as the CEO in charge of safety management at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Born in 1966, newly appointed President Minsoo Cho is recognized as an expert in the shipbuilding field, having spent his entire career in shipyard operations since joining the company.

With this management reshuffle, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will now be co-led by Vice Chairman Sangkyun Lee and President Minsoo Cho. President Seokho Keum will focus on his role as Head of Management Support.

Hyunseok Han, Executive Vice President of the Engine & Machinery Division at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Chan Hyuk Park, Executive Vice President of HD Hyundai Site Solution, were also promoted to President.

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