Hanwha Vision names Kichul Kim as CEO
James Thorpe
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Hanwha Vision has confirmed the appointment of Kichul Kim as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Kim previously acted as Chief Strategy Officer for the global vision solutions provider.
Kichul Kim becomes CEO
Kim brings extensive experience to his new position, having been with the Hanwha Group since 1995.
His career includes key positions across the organisation, including roles within Hanwha Group’s Planning Office and Business Audit Team, leading Hanwha Vision’s Management Planning Team, serving as President of Hanwha Vision America, as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Hanwha Vision, and most recently, as Chief Strategy Officer of Hanwha Vision.
According to the company, Kim has consistently delivered strong results in both strategic planning and sales and marketing.
His five-year tenure as President of Hanwha Vision America in the US saw significant expansion of the company’s global market share.
In addition to his role at Hanwha Vision, Mr. Kim will also assume the CEO position at its subsidiary, Hanwha Semitech.
“Pursuing new growth opportunities”
“Despite intensifying global competition, we are committed to leading the market with our unique technological capabilities,” said Kim.
“We will focus on enhancing the competitiveness of our core business areas and actively pursuing new growth opportunities.”
