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Yoon Sang-hyun, Vice Chairman of Kolmar Holdings (left), and Yoon Yeo-won, CEO of Kolmar BNH. (Photo = Kolmar Holdings) |
[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Seoul, October 14 — Kolmar BNH, a subsidiary of Kolmar Holdings, announced that it has appointed Vice Chairman Yoon Sang-hyun of Kolmar Holdings and Executive Director Lee Seung-hwa as new co-CEOs, joining current CEO Yoon Yeo-won to establish a three-person co-representative leadership structure.
The decision was approved at a board meeting held at Kolmar BNH’s headquarters in Seocho-gu, Seoul, according to an official company statement released Monday.
Shift Toward a Bio-Science–Driven Growth Model
Kolmar Holdings explained that the leadership reshuffle aims to enhance management specialization and transform Kolmar BNH into a core bio-science company with a focus on high value-added industries.
The group plans to leverage greater synergy between Kolmar affiliates while positioning Kolmar BNH as a central growth engine within the Kolmar ecosystem.
Leadership Roles and Strategic Direction
Under the new structure:
Lee Seung-hwa, the newly appointed CEO, will oversee overall business operations and management.
Yoon Sang-hyun, Kolmar Holdings Vice Chairman, will focus on strategic alignment and group synergy.
Yoon Yeo-won will continue as CEO but will primarily engage in external affairs and social contribution activities, signaling a reduction in direct management responsibilities, according to industry observers.
Profile: Lee Seung-hwa, Strategic Leadership Expert
Before joining Kolmar BNH, Lee Seung-hwa built a distinguished career in corporate strategy and operations, having served as:
Executive Vice President of CJ Corp.,
Business Leader at CJ CheilJedang,
Managing Director at CJ Freshway, and
Director at Bain & Company.
Lee is expected to drive innovation and profitability through a strategic execution framework aligned with Kolmar Group’s long-term vision — emphasizing new growth engines, competitiveness enhancement, and operational excellence.
Alphabiz Reporter Paul Lee(hoondork1977@alphabiz.co.kr)
